Welcome to LaGrange...

Called "America's Greatest Little City," LaGrange exemplifies big city life with a small town atmosphere which embraces diversity.  With two colleges, an extensive arts community, a top-of-the-mark parks and recreation department, and so much more, we feel entitled to brag.

And that's just the county seat!

When we go only a little farther afield, we find the recreational mecca of West Point Lake, the rolling hills that are foothills of the Appalachian range, and two other great little cities - Hogansville and West Point.

Each of them are known for charming shops, great antiques, and wonderful restaurants.

This information courtesy the Troup-LaGrange Chamber of Commerce

Early History and the Name LaGrange...

The orignal settlement began in the early 19th century soon after the territory was ceded by the Creek Indians and the subsequent establishment of Troup County, Georgia. The City was incorporated in December of 1828.

A French soldier and statesman, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier ,the Marquis de Lafayette had earned the love and respect of Americans through his service to the United States during the American Revolution. He spent much of his personal time and fortune to aid the United States.

LaFayette was the guest of the United States Government from September 1824 until December 1825 and during this time he spent two weeks in Georgia with Governor George M. Troup serving as his official host. During this time he visited the burgeoning community and commented how much it reminded him of his home; LaGrange. To honor LaFayette the town was named after his home.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 25,998 people, 10,022 households, and 6,504 families residing in the city. The population density was 346.6/km² (897.8/mi²). There were 11,000 housing units at an average density of 146.7/km² (379.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 47.5% African American, 49.2% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.23% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.

There were 10,022 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 23.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,719, and the median income for a family was $36,438. Males had a median income of $29,082 versus $21,790 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,640. About 18.2% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.9% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.