Troup County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Troup County is located in Georgia with a total population of 69,821. It is the 34th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Troup County is 37.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Troup County is $54,905. This is 26% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $187,800. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Troup County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.