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CITY · 2010 ACS

Troup

Texas · 1,869 residents · 2.46 sq mi
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With 1,869 people, Troup is a city in Texas. Households here earn about 55% less than in Texas as a whole. The poverty rate is 29.2%, above the 13.8% national rate. Median home value sits at $61,800. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. The median household earns $22,467, about 57% below the national median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,869
−4%since 2000
from 1,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
34.8
+1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
2.46 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Troup
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.9%(147)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.2%(153)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.3%(155)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197%(131)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.7%(126)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.3%(229)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.9%(259)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.6%(254)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 648.3%(156)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.1%(152)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.1%(76)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.7%(31)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,467
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,933
+10%since 2000
from $13,554 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
29.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$61,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$648
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
62.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
38.0% rent
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.49 people
−7%since 2009
from 2.69 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
26.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
59.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.8
+18%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.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(1,361)
Black20.5%(399)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(135)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(1,209)
Black20.6%(385)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(234)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other1.6%(30)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.3%(300)
Honduran1.9%(39)
Salvadoran0.8%(16)
Cuban0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German18.1%(380)
Irish15.7%(330)
English12%(253)
American5.9%(124)
Italian2.3%(49)
French2.3%(48)
Dutch1.6%(34)
Scottish1.4%(30)
Welsh1%(22)
British0.9%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(13)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(9)
Czech0.4%(8)
Arab0.3%(7)
Polish0.3%(7)
Portuguese0.3%(7)
Canadian0.3%(6)
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
54.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

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 1,869 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troup, Texas?

The typical household in Troup, Texas earns about $22,467 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Troup, Texas?

About 13.5% 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 29.2% 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 195 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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