Troup County, GA

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2022 Population

69,527

0.0633% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

37.2

0.813% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

19.2%

0.319% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$53,599

9.29% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$166,700

15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

31,000

1.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Troup County, GA had a population of 69.5k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $53,599. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Troup County, GA grew from 69,483 to 69,527, a 0.0633% increase and its median household income grew from $49,042 to $53,599, a 9.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Troup County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), and White (Hispanic) (1.97%).

None of the households in Troup County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Troup County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Troup County, GA are Point University (200 degrees awarded in 2022) and LaGrange College (198 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Troup County, GA was $166,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.5%.

Most people in Troup County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Troup County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Troup County, GA borders Chambers County, AL, Randolph County, AL, Coweta County, GA, Harris County, GA, Heard County, GA, and Meriwether County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Troup County, GA is home to a population of 69.5k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.81% of Troup County, GA residents were born outside of the country (2.65k people).

In 2022, there were 1.53 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.3k people) in Troup County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.67k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2022 Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.8% of Troup County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Troup County, GA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Troup County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Troup County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.3k ± 162
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.1k ± 547
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.67k ± 127

3.9%

Hispanic Population

2.71k people

3.9% of the people in Troup County, GA are hispanic (2.71k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Troup County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

3.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

3.65%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.53k people

As of 2022, 3.81% of Troup County, GA residents (2.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Troup County, GA was 3.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Troup County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,362 ± 256
Gulf War (1990s)
792 ± 215
Gulf War (2001-)
702 ± 209

Troup County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Troup County, GA employs 31k people. The largest industries in Troup County, GA are Manufacturing (7,131 people), Retail Trade (4,208 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,516 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,554), Utilities ($54,846), and Construction ($47,237).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

31k

2022 Value

± 1,546

1.28%

1 Year growth

± 7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Troup County, GA grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 30.6k employees to 31k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Troup County, GA, are Production Occupations (4,358 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,485 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,983 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Troup County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

31k

2022 Value

± 1,546

1.28%

1 Year growth

± 7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Troup County, GA grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 30.6k employees to 31k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Troup County, GA, are Manufacturing (7,131 people), Retail Trade (4,208 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,516 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Troup County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Troup County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,110

Median earning men ± $2,369

$31,785

Median earning women ± $2,545

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($61,563), Wholesale Trade ($60,020), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,814).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,975), Construction ($46,447), and Manufacturing ($43,111).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

165
Retail Trade
128
Other Services (except Public Administration)
85
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$727k
Manufacturing
$207k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$154k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Troup County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Troup County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Troup County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020-21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Troup County, GA awarded 398 degrees. The student population of Troup County, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,339 male students and 1,355 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Troup County, GA are White (253 and 65.5%), followed by Black or African American (83 and 21.5%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 5.18%), and Two or More Races (16 and 4.15%).

The largest universities in Troup County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Point University (200 and 50.3%) and LaGrange College (198 and 49.7%).

The most popular majors in Troup County, GA are General Business Administration & Management (48 and 12.1%), Registered Nursing (42 and 10.6%), and Curriculum & Instruction (26 and 6.53%).

The median tuition cost in Troup County, GA for private four year colleges is $26,975.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Troup County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 37.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,694 (49.7% men and 50.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,694 students enrolled in Troup County, GA, 49.7% men and 50.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,447 records, of which 51.1% were women and 48.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded
General Psychology
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Troup County, GA was Registered Nursing with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Troup County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Point University
200 degrees awarded
LaGrange College
198 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Point University with 200 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 150 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Troup County, GA, which is 0.605 times less than the 248 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 253 degrees mean that there were 3.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 83 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,975) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,025) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Troup County, GA was $166,700 in 2022, which is 0.591 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $144,900 to $166,700, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Troup County, GA is 59.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Troup County, GA have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Troup County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Troup County, GA is $53,599. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Troup County, GA was Census Tract 9602.02 with a value of $78,004, followed by Census Tract 9603 and Census Tract 9602.01, with respective values of $76,250 and $68,732.

In 2023, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Troup County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.94%.

Housing

Property

$166,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$8,748

$15,218

Median Property Taxes

±$973

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Troup County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Troup County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.5%

Homeownership

2022

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 59.5% of the housing units in Troup County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Troup County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9602.02
Census Tract 9603
Census Tract 9602.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Troup County, GA was Census Tract 9602.02 with a value of $78,004, followed by Census Tract 9603 and Census Tract 9602.01, with respective values of $76,250 and $68,732.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Troup County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,599

Median Household Income

± $1,882

25.6k

Number of Households

± 1,376

In 2022, the median household income of the 25.6k households in Troup County, GA grew to $53,599 from the previous year's value of $49,042.

The following chart displays the households in Troup County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Troup County, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (9.07%)
Worked At Home (5.1%)

In 2022, 82.7% of workers in Troup County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.07%) and those who worked at home (5.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Troup County, GA have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% of the workforce in Troup County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Troup County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Troup County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Troup County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Troup County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.94%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Troup County, GA (13k out of 67.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Troup County, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 24.6% of the children was living in poverty in Troup County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.8% of the population of Troup County, GA has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Troup County, GA see 1898 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.15% increase from the previous year (1840 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 591 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,898 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Troup County, GA

Primary care physicians in Troup County, GA see an average of 1,898 patients per year. This represents a 3.15% increase from the previous year (1,840 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Troup County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

49.2%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Troup County, GA declined by 4.12% from 10.7% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Troup County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63 in Troup County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Troup County, GA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.6% in Troup County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Troup County, GA.