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Troup, TX


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Troup, Texas

Troup, Texas, in Smith county, is 17 miles SE of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 107 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city is part of the Tyler metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,949 people people live in Troup.

The People and Families of Troup

In Troup, about 49% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Troup.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troup had a median family income of $35,750.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,550) in Troup than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Troup Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Troup, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Troup, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Troup, TX

Comparing Troup to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women46
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents67
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes66
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
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