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La Grange

Texas · 4,641 residents · 4.136 sq mi
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La Grange has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,641
+4%since 2000
from 4,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
−2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024La Grange
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,114
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,392 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,478
+47%since 2000
from $15,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(3,009)
Black10.3%(463)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(932)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(2,712)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(2,660)
Black9.4%(437)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(1,445)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.9%(3,198)
Diversity Score
69
+14%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+3%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grange, Texas?

La Grange, Texas has about 4,641 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Grange, Texas?

The typical household in La Grange, Texas earns about $32,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Grange, Texas expensive?

In La Grange, Texas, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in La Grange, Texas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Grange, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Grange, Texas?

About 19.9% of people in La Grange, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Grange, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Grange, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 690 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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