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LaGrange became the county seat of Troup County on December 16, 1828. LaGrange is named in honor of General Marquis de LaFayette’s estate in France. LaFayette, a French soldier and statesman, earned recognition due to his service to the United States during the American Revolution.

The courthouse in Troup County was constructed in 1939 and is in the process of being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Points of interest in LaGrange include the LaFayette Fountain, a replica of the LaFayette statue in LePuy, France that stands on the courthouse square. A National Historic Landmark of note is Bellevue, the Benjamin Harvey Hill House, built from 1853-1855. It is a significant example of the “domesticated temple” form of the Greek Revival style.

Other tourist attractions in LaGrange include the Callaway Memorial Tower, built in 1929 to honor Fuller E. Callaway, Sr., a textile magnate of the area.

Events taking place in LaGrange throughout the year include the Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG), Celebrate the Chattahoochee, the Affair on the Square, and the annual Independence Day parade, held in historic downtown.

LaGrange is home to the oldest independent college in Georgia. LaGrange College, formerly known as the LaGrange Female Academy, was founded in 1831. The college did not become coeducational until 1953. Also, West Georgia Technical Institute, a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia, is located in the city.

Population: 25,998. Estimated population in July 2024: 27,362 (+5.2% change)
Males: 11,978 (46.1%), Females: 14,020 (53.9%)

Zip codes: 30240, 30241.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.8 years
Median household income: $29,719
Median house value: $81,600

Population by Race

Races in LaGrange:

  • White Non-Hispanic (48.4%)
  • Black (47.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.4%)
  • Other race (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)

Ancestries: United States (13.7%), English (6.2%), Irish (5.3%), German (3.3%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%), Scottish (1.8%).

Land area: 29.0 square miles

Map of Lagrange, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in LaGrange

  • High school or higher: 70.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in LaGrange city

  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 42.8%
  • Separated: 5.2%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

3.0% Foreign born (1.7% Latin America, 0.7% Asia, 0.4% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +379 (+1.5%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in LaGrange:

  • WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INC (1514 VERNON RD BOX 1567)

Other hospitals/medical centers near LaGrange:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to LaGrange:

  • COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN (about 38 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Abbreviation: CSG)
  • LAWSON AAF (FORT BENNING) (about 49 miles; FORT BENNING(COLUMBUS), GA; Abbreviation: LSF)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 60 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)

Other public-use airports nearest to LaGrange:

  • LAGRANGE-CALLAWAY (about 4 miles; LAGRANGE, GA; Abbreviation: LGC)
  • CALLAWAY GARDENS-HARRIS COUNTY (about 19 miles; PINE MOUNTAIN, GA; Abbreviation: PIM)
  • LANNET MUNI (about 21 miles; LANETT, AL; Abbreviation: 7A3)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in LaGrange:

  • LAGRANGE COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 830; Location: 601 Broad St.; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.lgc.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • WEST GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 681; Location: 303 FORT DR; Public; Website: www.westga.tec.ga.us)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to LaGrange:

  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 37 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,241)
  • SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; WADLEY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,925)
  • COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,886)
  • AUBURN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 44 miles; AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 19,703)
  • GORDON COLLEGE (about 62 miles; BARNESVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,263)
  • CLAYTON COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; MORROW, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,953)
  • TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; TUSKEGEE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)

Schools

Public high schools in LaGrange:

  • TROUP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,281; Location: 1920 HAMILTON ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • LAGRANGE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,259; Location: 516 NORTH GREENWOOD STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in LaGrange:

  • LONG CANE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,070; Location: 326 LONG CANE ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GARDNER-NEWMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 891; Location: 101 SOUTH SHANNON DRIVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ETHEL KIGHT MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 556; Location: 80 NORTH KIGHT DRIVE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • HOLLIS HAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 543; Location: 641 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • WHITESVILLE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 542; Location: 1700 WHITESVILLE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 530; Location: 3116 NEW FRANKLIN ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • LONG CANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 520; Location: 238 LONG CANE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • UNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 484; Location: 525 PARK AVENUE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • MOUNTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 475; Location: 4117 GREENVILLE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • BERTA WEATHERSBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 467; Location: 1200 FORREST AVENUE; Grades: PK – 05)

Libraries

Library in LaGrange:

  • TROUP-HARRIS-COWETA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $1,779,345; Location: 115 ALFORD STREET; 211,003 books; 3,963 audio materials; 5,704 video materials; 438 serial subscriptions)

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