At a Glance
Median Income
$51,563
$22,252 per capita
Home Value
$131,800
Zillow: $280,253
Median Rent
$966/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.4% smoking rate
How Troup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Troup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Troup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Troup residents earn a median household income of $51,563 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,252. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,931 business establishments, including 536 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Troup is $131,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,253. Median rent is $966/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
22.4% of adults in Troup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Troup has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,965
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,563
Per Capita$22,252
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$16,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,800
Rent$966
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$280,253
Housing Units825
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation470 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Troup was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 536 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.