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LaGrange, GA

Founded 1828Troup CountyElev. 781 m
Population
31,479
Median home
$175,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About LaGrange

LaGrange is a city in Georgia with about 31,479 residents. LaGrange was founded in 1828 and sits in Troup County. The median age is 34.5 and the median household income is $41,491. Homes carry a median value of $175,600, and about 38% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (52.4%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,479
Median age
34.5
Median household income
$41,491
Per-capita income
$30,860
Poverty rate
25.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
Unemployment
8.4%
Avg. commute
21.5 min
Work from home
10%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White35.8%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black52.4%
Asian3.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.1%
Production, transportation & material moving28.3%
Sales & office21.6%
Service13.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$175,600
Median gross rent
$1,038/mo
Owner-occupied
37.7%
Median year built
1980
Households
12,653
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

LaGrange has 16 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading33%
Math29%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bradfield Center - Ault AcademyHighGrades 6–12
LaGrange High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
The Hope Academy SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Troup County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Callaway Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Gardner-Newman Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Long Cane Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Berta Weathersbee Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Callaway Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Clearview Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Ethel W. Kight Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Franklin Forest ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hollis Hand Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime45% above national
LaGrange559
Georgia372
United States386
↑ 247% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime123% above national
LaGrange4,349
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↑ 108% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, LaGrange Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around LaGrange.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Troup County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

LaGrange is in Troup County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

LaGrange was founded in 1828 and sits in Troup County. Elevation ~781 m.

Map of LaGrange
LaGrange, GA
Where LaGrange is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jarrell, H. Frank, HouseTroup County Courthouse, Annex, and JailKidd-Robertson HouseJones, R.M., General Store
Notable people from LaGrange
Elijah KelleyBubba SparxxxBo CallawayBrian WestChips MomanFred NewmanMike CameronJames M. GriggsRandolph MahaffeyWesley Woodyard
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Nearby cities
Newnan (29 mi)Columbus (37 mi)Peachtree (37 mi)Carrollton (38 mi)Union (48 mi)South Fulton (50 mi)

Registered sex offenders in LaGrange, GA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for LaGrange, Georgia.

Patrick Aldridge, 60
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
AKA Willie Brown, Patricia M Smith
Kenneth George Harris, 54
Lagrange · Troup County · 30240
Joshua Ryan Johnson, 45
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
Charles Edward Clarke, 52
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
AKA Charles Clark, Charles E Clark
Charles Davidson, 74
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
AKA Charles Davidson, Charles D Davidson
Donald William Smith, 42
Lagrange · Troup County · 30240
AKA Donald Smith, Donald W Smith Ii
Brian Patrick Smith, 56
Lagrange · Troup County · 30240
AKA Monte Darin, Darin M Fatback
Randall Kevin Brown, 56
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
AKA K Dawg, Kevin Brown
Decarlos White, 45
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
AKA Bee, Carlos
Mark Eugene Lewis, 68
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
Anthony Keith Harris, 44
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
AKA Snapper, Anthony Keith Johnson
Richard Frederick Smith, 66
Lagrange · Troup County · 30240
AKA Richard F Smith, Richard Franklin Smith
Phillip David Allen, 41
Lagrange · Troup County · 30241
AKA David Allen, Phillip Allen
Michael James Clark, 65
Lagrange · Troup County · 30240
AKA Mike, Michael Clark
Robert Lewis Young, 69
Lagrange · Troup County · 30240
AKA Robert Young, Robert Louis Young
John Raymond Campbell, 58
Lagrange · Troup County · 30240
AKA Bonehead, Johnny

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

LaGrange — frequently asked

What is the population of LaGrange, Georgia?
LaGrange has a population of about 31,479, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in LaGrange?
The median home value in LaGrange is $175,600, and the median gross rent is $1,038/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is LaGrange safe? What is the crime rate?
LaGrange Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 559 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does LaGrange face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Troup County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in LaGrange?
LaGrange has 16 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in LaGrange?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near LaGrange. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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