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Lagrange, GA


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LaGrange, Georgia

LaGrange, Georgia, in Troup county, is 41 miles N of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 58 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 25,998 residents in the city.

The People and Families of LaGrange

In LaGrange, about 39% of adults are married. People in LaGrange are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, LaGrange had a median family income of $36,438. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in LaGrange.

Political Inclinations

LaGrange folks tended to give their money ($10,350) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

LaGrange Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in LaGrange that were owner-occupied was 48%.

Commuting

In LaGrange, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Lagrange strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lagrange Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lagrange Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lagrange Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lagrange College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Lagrange Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of LaGrange, GA

Comparing Lagrange to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime12

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