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Troup

Texas · 2,006 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 $41,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,200. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,006
+3%since 2000
from 1,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Troup
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,420
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,818
+31%since 2000
from $13,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(1,286)
Black17.2%(345)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(287)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other4.2%(84)
Diversity Score67.5%(1,354)
Diversity Score
67
+23%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+118%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troup, Texas?

Troup, Texas has about 2,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troup, Texas?

The typical household in Troup, Texas earns about $41,420 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Troup, Texas?

About 16.1% 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 22.4% 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 332 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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