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Troup

Texas · 1,869 residents · 2.458 sq mi
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Troup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,467. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,800. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas 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

Total population
1,869
−4%since 2000
from 1,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Troup
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,467
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$61,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+60%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(1,209)
Black20.6%(385)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(234)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other1.6%(30)
Diversity Score65.2%(1,219)
Diversity Score
65
+19%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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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