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 $67,778 with a poverty rate of 25.42%. The median age in LaGrange is 34.9 years: 32.5 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of LaGrange was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,337 | 52.41% |
| White | 11,771 | 37.76% |
| Asian | 1,108 | 3.55% |
| Other race | 996 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 900 | 2.89% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,131 | 2.5 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Non Family | 5,139 | 1.25 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Married | 3,831 | 3.52 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 2,504 | 3.33 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Male | 657 | 3.21 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
41.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,825 | 9.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,662 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,672 | 13.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,010 | 9.93% |
| High School Graduate | 7,360 | 36.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 871 | 4.3% |
| Some College | 3,841 | 18.98% |
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 | 9,707 | 8,145 | 892 |
| White | 8,377 | 7,599 | 3,113 |
| Hispanic | 798 | 496 | 210 |
| Asian | 666 | 629 | 284 |
| 2+ Races | 640 | 640 | 171 |
| Other Race | 619 | 358 | 140 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 12 |
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 63.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,123 | $62,162 | $36,651 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,680 | $90,286 | $48,821 |
| High School Graduate | $28,145 | $33,136 | $24,621 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,007 | $32,095 | $22,621 |
| Overall | $36,056 | $43,218 | $32,710 |
| Some College | $35,955 | $41,815 | $33,042 |
$36,056
Average Earnings
$43,218
Average Male
$32,710
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.39% of LaGrange residents speak only English, while 7.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,922 | 5,356 | 33.64% |
| White | 10,616 | 1,687 | 15.89% |
| Other | 983 | 495 | 50.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,480 | 384 | 25.95% |
| Asian | 1,103 | 67 | 6.07% |
| Native | 54 | 33 | 61.11% |
| Multiple | 890 | 32 | 3.6% |
25.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.2%
Male Poverty Rate
25.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in LaGrange is Native, with 61.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in LaGrange is Multiple, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.81% |
| High School | 25.94% |
| Some College | 15.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.98% |
| Female Employed | 16.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.28% |
| Male Employed | 13.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,383 | $87,872 |
| Households | $41,030 | $67,778 |
| Married Families | $95,372 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,550 | $36,791 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
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
1,271
Number of Veterans
1,028
Male Veterans
243
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 483 |
| Vietnam | 386 |
| Second Gulf War | 242 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 362 |
| 55 to 64 | 298 |
| 65 to 74 | 268 |
| 75+ | 253 |
| 18 to 34 | 90 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 810 | 8.33% |
| Black | 279 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 17.27% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 8.16% |
| Other Race | 38 | 5.63% |
| Asian | 17 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 7 | 13.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
69.08%
Born in LaGrange
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
3.45%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
94.88% of LaGrange residents were born in the United States, with 69.08% having been born in Georgia. 3.45% 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% |