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Troup

Texas · 2,188 residents (2025 est.) · 2.46 sq mi
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Troup is home to 2,338 people in Texas. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 26.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 33.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,400. Households here earn about 32% less than in Texas as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,338
+20%since 2000
from 1,949 in 2000
2,188 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
951 / sq mi
+24%since 2009
from 768 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.7
−2%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.46 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Troup
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(104)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(214)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.2%(191)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.7%(249)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(145)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(285)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.5%(316)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(293)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.9%(255)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(181)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.6%(61)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(44)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,457
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,969 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$22,812
+68%since 2000
from $13,554 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
26.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.434
−3%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$159,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$954
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,442
64.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
17.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.07 people
+14%since 2009
from 2.69 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
26.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
58.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+28%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(1,361)
Black20.5%(399)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(135)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(1,118)
Black18.3%(429)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(597)
Asian1%(24)
Other7.3%(170)
83
+27%since 2009
from 65 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23.8%(557)
Guatemalan0.8%(19)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(12)
Korean0.3%(8)
Pakistani0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(6)
Ancestry
American13.3%(310)
Irish7.1%(166)
English6.2%(144)
German4.7%(110)
Scottish1.6%(37)
French1.1%(26)
Norwegian0.8%(18)
Swedish0.7%(17)
Polish0.7%(16)
Czech0.5%(11)
Welsh0.3%(8)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.3%(6)
Nigerian0.2%(4)
Section 05

Education

21.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
22.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
28.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
54.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
10.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
24.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2013
from 27.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.3%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
74.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
24.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.9%(350)
Married44.1%(377)
Widowed1.3%(11)
Divorced13.7%(117)
Women 15+
Never married42.9%(418)
Married36.9%(359)
Widowed7.5%(73)
Divorced12.7%(124)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2013
from 27.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
44.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
14.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
22.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
54.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
33.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)15.6%(17)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)17.4%(19)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era40.4%(44)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.6%(5)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II3.7%(4)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 109 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troup, Texas?

Troup, Texas has about 2,338 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troup, Texas?

The typical household in Troup, Texas earns about $53,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troup, Texas expensive?

In Troup, Texas, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Troup, Texas?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Troup, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troup, Texas?

About 26.3% of people in Troup, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troup, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Troup, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 664 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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