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Troup County

Georgia · 69,426 residents · 414.009 sq mi
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Troup County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,796. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,426
+18%since 2000
from 58,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
168 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K58K63K67K72K1990201020202024Troup County
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,796
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,660
+40%since 2000
from $17,626 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
40.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(38,261)
Black31.7%(18,650)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,004)
Asian0.6%(340)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(34,225)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(38,099)
Black34.8%(24,157)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(2,956)
Asian2.3%(1,608)
Other1.9%(1,308)
Diversity Score69.8%(48,488)
Segregation Score35.3%(24,515)
Diversity Score
70
+20%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troup County, Georgia?

Troup County, Georgia has about 69,426 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troup County, Georgia?

The typical household in Troup County, Georgia earns about $46,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troup County, Georgia expensive?

In Troup County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Troup County, Georgia?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Troup County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troup County, Georgia?

About 19.6% of people in Troup County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troup County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Troup County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,890 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9605.03Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9610Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9609.01Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9604.01Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9609.03Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9609.04Census Tract 9611Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9605.04
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 30240ZIP 30241ZIP 30230
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