LaGrange is a city located in Troup County Georgia. LaGrange has a 2024 population of 32,818. LaGrange is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 6.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,916 in 2020.
The average household income in LaGrange is $72,579 with a poverty rate of 25.22%. The median age in LaGrange is 34.5 years: 33.1 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of LaGrange was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,505 | 52.43% |
| White | 11,979 | 38.05% |
| Other race | 1,154 | 3.67% |
| Asian | 1,138 | 3.62% |
| Two or more races | 654 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,653 | 2.42 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Non Family | 5,364 | 1.18 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Married | 3,851 | 3.35 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Female | 2,771 | 3.31 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Male | 667 | 3.28 | 45 | 55 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
37.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,282 | 11.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,574 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,000 | 14.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,217 | 10.72% |
| High School Graduate | 7,148 | 34.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 836 | 4.04% |
| Some College | 3,622 | 17.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,115 | 8,127 | 978 |
| White | 8,497 | 7,646 | 3,361 |
| Hispanic | 940 | 716 | 381 |
| Asian | 725 | 690 | 387 |
| Other Race | 639 | 436 | 202 |
| 2+ Races | 348 | 348 | 96 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 70%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,056 | $66,607 | $36,032 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,754 | $96,774 | $49,835 |
| High School Graduate | $28,605 | $35,756 | $25,502 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,021 | $31,632 | $21,743 |
| Overall | $37,854 | $45,558 | $33,449 |
| Some College | $39,018 | $44,034 | $33,996 |
$37,854
Average Earnings
$45,558
Average Male
$33,449
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.52% of LaGrange residents speak only English, while 8.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,975 | 5,469 | 34.23% |
| White | 10,723 | 1,671 | 15.58% |
| Other | 1,154 | 375 | 32.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,724 | 290 | 16.82% |
| Multiple | 644 | 61 | 9.47% |
| Asian | 1,135 | 50 | 4.41% |
| Native | 43 | 18 | 41.86% |
25.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.61%
Male Poverty Rate
25.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in LaGrange is Native, with 41.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in LaGrange is Asian, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.46% |
| High School | 26.6% |
| Some College | 17.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.05% |
| Female Employed | 14.52% |
| Male Employed | 9.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,678 | $96,864 |
| Households | $41,491 | $72,579 |
| Married Families | $99,103 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,929 | $36,168 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,259
Number of Veterans
1,106
Male Veterans
153
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 398 |
| Vietnam | 395 |
| Second Gulf War | 217 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 379 |
| 75+ | 303 |
| 35 to 54 | 261 |
| 65 to 74 | 251 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 801 | 8.1% |
| Black | 344 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 6.09% |
| Other Race | 44 | 6.14% |
| Asian | 33 | 3.97% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 8.33% |
| Native American | 6 | 15.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.19%
Born in LaGrange
94.47%
Native Born
5.53%
Foreign Born
4.26%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
94.47% of LaGrange residents were born in the United States, with 66.19% having been born in Georgia. 4.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,196 | 475 | 1.37% |
| 2028 | 34,721 | 476 | 1.39% |
| 2027 | 34,245 | 476 | 1.41% |
| 2026 | 33,769 | 475 | 1.43% |
| 2025 | 33,294 | 476 | 1.45% |
| 2024 | 32,818 | 475 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 32,343 | 535 | 1.68% |
| 2022 | 31,808 | 290 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 31,518 | 602 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 30,916 | 512 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 30,404 | 96 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 30,308 | -217 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 30,525 | -49 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 30,574 | 112 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 30,462 | 109 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 30,353 | 153 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 30,200 | 88 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 30,112 | 388 | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 29,724 | 277 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 29,447 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,998 | 401 | 1.57% |
| 1990 | 25,597 | 1,393 | 5.76% |
| 1980 | 24,204 | 903 | 3.88% |
| 1970 | 23,301 | -331 | -1.4% |
| 1960 | 23,632 | -1,393 | -5.57% |
| 1950 | 25,025 | 3,042 | 13.84% |
| 1940 | 21,983 | 1,852 | 9.2% |
| 1930 | 20,131 | 3,093 | 18.15% |
| 1920 | 17,038 | 11,451 | 204.96% |
| 1910 | 5,587 | 1,313 | 30.72% |
| 1900 | 4,274 | 1,184 | 38.32% |
| 1890 | 3,090 | -32,106 | -91.22% |