LaGrange, GA

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2022 Population

31,173

0.386% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

34.9

1.45% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

25.4%

1.08% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$41,030

10.9% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$148,500

12.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

13,957

1.22% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, LaGrange, GA had a population of 31.2k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $41,030. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of LaGrange, GA grew from 31,053 to 31,173, a 0.386% increase and its median household income grew from $37,007 to $41,030, a 10.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in LaGrange, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (52.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.73%).

None of the households in LaGrange, 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.

96.5% of the residents in LaGrange, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in LaGrange, GA are LaGrange College (198 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in LaGrange, GA was $148,500, and the homeownership rate was 41.4%.

Most people in LaGrange, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in LaGrange, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

LaGrange, GA is home to a population of 31.2k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.12% of LaGrange, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.6k people).

In 2022, there were 1.46 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.3k people) in LaGrange, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.11k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.5% of LaGrange, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in LaGrange, GA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in LaGrange, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.3k ± 854
White (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 762
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.11k ± 287

4.77%

Hispanic Population

1.49k people

4.77% of the people in LaGrange, GA are hispanic (1.49k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

5.12%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

5.38%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.67k people

As of 2022, 5.12% of LaGrange, GA residents (1.6k 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 LaGrange, GA was 5.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
341 ± 170
Vietnam
310 ± 110
Gulf War (2001-)
242 ± 136

LaGrange, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of LaGrange, GA employs 14k people. The largest industries in LaGrange, GA are Manufacturing (3,597 people), Retail Trade (1,834 people), and Educational Services (1,630 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($52,923), Public Administration ($46,941), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($44,688).

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

14k

2022 Value

± 1,073

−1.22%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in LaGrange, GA declined at a rate of −1.22%, from 14.1k employees to 14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in LaGrange, GA, are Production Occupations (2,373 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,497 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,411 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of LaGrange, 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

14k

2022 Value

± 1,073

−1.22%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in LaGrange, GA declined at a rate of −1.22%, from 14.1k employees to 14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in LaGrange, GA, are Manufacturing (3,597 people), Retail Trade (1,834 people), and Educational Services (1,630 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of LaGrange, GA, though some of these residents may live in LaGrange, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,656

Median earning men ± $3,847

$31,288

Median earning women ± $3,867

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,750), Public Administration ($54,375), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($50,222).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($50,450), Public Administration ($46,053), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,964).

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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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

Voting results are not available for LaGrange, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia 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 LaGrange, GA awarded 198 degrees. The student population of LaGrange, GA in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 367 male students and 312 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in LaGrange, GA are White (156 and 79.6%), followed by Black or African American (31 and 15.8%), Asian (3 and 1.53%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 1.53%).

The largest universities in LaGrange, GA by number of degrees awarded are LaGrange College (198 and 100%).

The most popular majors in LaGrange, GA are Registered Nursing (42 and 21.2%), Curriculum & Instruction (26 and 13.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (26 and 13.1%).

The median tuition cost in LaGrange, GA for private four year colleges is $32,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in LaGrange, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 679 (54.1% men and 45.9% 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 679 students enrolled in LaGrange, GA, 54.1% men and 45.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 383 records, of which 51.7% were women and 48.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
9 degrees awarded

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

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

Universities

Gender

Race

LaGrange College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

198 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was LaGrange College with 198 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 75 men were awarded degrees from institutions in LaGrange, GA, which is 0.61 times less than the 123 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 156 degrees mean that there were 5.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 31 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 ($32,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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 LaGrange, GA was $148,500 in 2022, which is 0.527 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $131,500 to $148,500, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in LaGrange, GA is 41.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in LaGrange, GA have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in LaGrange, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in LaGrange, GA is $41,030. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in LaGrange, GA was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $76,250, followed by Census Tract 9602.01 and Census Tract 9607, with respective values of $68,732 and $53,801.

Housing

Property

$148,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$15,896

$5,027

Median Property Taxes

±$575

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 LaGrange, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

41.4%

Homeownership

2022

58.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 41.4% of the housing units in LaGrange, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in LaGrange, 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 9603
Census Tract 9602.01
Census Tract 9607

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in LaGrange, GA was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $76,250, followed by Census Tract 9602.01 and Census Tract 9607, with respective values of $68,732 and $53,801.

The following map shows all of the places in LaGrange, 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.

$41,030

Median Household Income

± $3,144

12.1k

Number of Households

± 967

In 2022, the median household income of the 12.1k households in LaGrange, GA grew to $41,030 from the previous year's value of $37,007.

The following chart displays the households in LaGrange, 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 LaGrange, 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 (76%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (8.23%)

In 2022, 76% of workers in LaGrange, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (8.23%).

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

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in LaGrange, GA have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% of the workforce in LaGrange, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in LaGrange, GA (7.67k out of 30.2k 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 Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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.

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

88% of the population of LaGrange, GA has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.13% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Troup County, GA.

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 26.5% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

44.5%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in LaGrange, GA declined by 0.818% from 12.1% to 12%.

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

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