RANK #929 / 996 · POP 69,527 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -2.2%
Troup County, Georgia, is distinguished by West Point Lake, a large outdoor recreation area with 525 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. Located in west-central Georgia, Troup County is approximately an hour's drive southwest of Atlanta, with major interstates I-85 and I-185 providing commuter access. The county seat, LaGrange, was named after the estate of the Marquis de Lafayette, reflecting a historical connection to the American Revolutionary War hero. The community offers a blend of urban and rural living, with public parks and recreation centers available in its towns.
Life in Troup County offers a mix of residential options, with most residents owning their homes. The public school system serves over 12,000 students across 19 schools. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture and textiles, has diversified. Recent economic developments include significant investments in data centers, energy infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, contributing to job growth. The county also serves as a logistics and transportation hub.
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 2.8x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Project West Data Center Campus
Project West WHP - GA LLC
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$9,700M | Planned |
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Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Plant
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc.
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$1,000M | Operating |
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West Point Hydro Power Plant
USCE-Mobile District
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$73M | Operating |
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The Thread Greenway Trails
City of LaGrange
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$29M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Troup County has a Boom Town Index score of 7/100, ranking #929 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +4.4% and a median household income of $53,599, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Troup County is $166,700 with median rent at $956/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3215, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +4.4%. Home values changed -0.1% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.25% of Troup County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.