Troup Authority

Troup is a middle-income small town of 2,338 with home prices 1.8× below the Texas median.

Troup, Texas

With 2,338 residents, Troup sits in Cherokee County, Texas as a small civic unit. Median household income is $53,457.

Definition and scope

Troup sits within Cherokee County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Jacksonville, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Troup has approximately 2,338 residents. The median age is 33.7 years. Roughly 64% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $159,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 47.8%
• Black or African American: 18.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 25.5%
• Asian: 1.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Troup is $53,457. Poverty rate stands at 26.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 6.8%. Educational attainment: 21.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Troup:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Harrison Farm Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Smith County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Longview, Texas.

Geography and climate

Troup sits at an elevation of 444 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.