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La Grange, TX
City in Fayette County, Texas.
Population
4,452
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,076
ZIP codes
0
La Grange and its ZIP codes
La Grange at a glance
- La Grange is about 9.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,547 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $338,700 (19% above Texas) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for La Grange, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Grange, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,547
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$338,700
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,084), German Americans (930), Irish Americans (224).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for La Grange.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,472
9,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,486 per person
How people get to work
La Grange, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Grange, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
171
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 40°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Grange, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near La Grange
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlumCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.5 |
| EllingerCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| FayettevilleCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Round TopTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| WeimarCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| SchulenburgCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| SmithvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| GiddingsCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| CarmineCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| FlatoniaTown | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| IndustryCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| New UlmCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.4 |
| ColumbusCity | 24 mi | 3 |
| BurtonCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| PaigeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Grange, TX in?
- La Grange is in Fayette County, Texas.
- What is the population of La Grange, TX?
- About 4,452 people live in La Grange, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Grange?
- Nearby places include Plum (6.4 mi), Ellinger (12 mi), Fayetteville (12 mi), Round Top (15 mi), Weimar (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023