LaGrange, GA Demographics

A map of LaGrange's Population by Race

LaGrange, Georgia has an estimated population of 32,078, an increase from the 30,858 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% Black, 36.5% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of LaGrange, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

LaGrange has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In LaGrange, that probability was 60.9% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

LaGrange is ranked the 40th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). LaGrange was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

LaGrange's White Population

11,699 residents of LaGrange, or 36.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in LaGrange is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. LaGrange ranks 530th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaGrange's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of LaGrange's population has increased from 35.8% to 36.5%.

LaGrange is more White than neighboring West Point (26.7% White), Glenn (0% White), and Lanett (18.5% White). LaGrange is less White than neighboring Hogansville (52.5% White), and Standing Rock (100% White).

LaGrange's Black Population

16,313 residents of LaGrange, or 50.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in LaGrange is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. LaGrange ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaGrange's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of LaGrange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 50.9%.

LaGrange is more Black than neighboring Hogansville (32.1% Black), Glenn (0% Black), and Standing Rock (0% Black). LaGrange is less Black than neighboring West Point (70.3% Black), and Lanett (68.4% Black).

LaGrange's Asian Population

1,202 residents of LaGrange, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in LaGrange is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. LaGrange ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaGrange's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Asian residents' share of LaGrange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

LaGrange is more Asian than neighboring West Point (0.3% Asian), Hogansville (0% Asian), Glenn (0% Asian), Standing Rock (0% Asian), and Lanett (0.3% Asian).

LaGrange's Hispanic Population

2,004 residents of LaGrange, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in LaGrange is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. LaGrange ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaGrange's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of LaGrange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

LaGrange is more Hispanic than neighboring West Point (0.9% Hispanic), Glenn (0% Hispanic), and Standing Rock (0% Hispanic). LaGrange is less Hispanic than neighboring Hogansville (10.8% Hispanic), and Lanett (7.9% Hispanic).

LaGrange's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of LaGrange, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in LaGrange is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. LaGrange ranks 274th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaGrange's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of LaGrange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

LaGrange is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Point (0% Native American/Other), Hogansville (0.1% Native American/Other), Glenn (0% Native American/Other), Standing Rock (0% Native American/Other), and Lanett (0.1% Native American/Other).

LaGrange's Multiracial Population

802 residents of LaGrange, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in LaGrange is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. LaGrange ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaGrange's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of LaGrange's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

LaGrange is more Multiracial than neighboring West Point (1.8% Multiracial), Glenn (0% Multiracial), and Standing Rock (0% Multiracial). LaGrange is less Multiracial than neighboring Hogansville (4.5% Multiracial), and Lanett (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.