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Troup

Texas · 2,188 residents (2025 est.) · 2.458 sq mi
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Troup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,457. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

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

Total population
2,338
+20%since 2000
from 1,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
951 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−2%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,188 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Troup
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,457
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,969 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$159,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+74%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(1,361)
Black20.5%(399)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(135)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.9%(1,071)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(1,118)
Black18.3%(429)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(597)
Asian1%(24)
Other7.3%(170)
Diversity Score83.4%(1,950)
Diversity Score
83
+52%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.2%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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