Troup County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Troup County is located in Georgia with a total population of 70,330. It is the 34th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Troup County is 37.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Troup County is $56,776. This is 27% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $217,200. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Troup County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Troup County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.