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Troup, TX
City in Smith County, Texas.
Population
2,338
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
951
ZIP codes
0
Troup and its ZIP codes
Troup at a glance
- Troup is about 8.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,457 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,400 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $954 a month.
Local data for Troup, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Troup, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,457
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$159,400
Median rent
$954/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (557), Irish Americans (166), German Americans (110).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Troup.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,676
115,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $6,687 per person
How people get to work
Troup, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Troup, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,064
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
458
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Troup, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Troup
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArpCity | 6.8 mi | 2.6 |
| WhitehouseCity | 8.5 mi | 5.5 |
| BullardTown | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| New Chapel HillCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| New SummerfieldCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| OvertonCity | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| New LondonCity | 14 mi | 8.6 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 15 mi | 15.1 |
| GallatinCity | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| NoondayCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| TylerCity | 17 mi | 57.8 |
| ShadybrookCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.7 |
| Emerald BayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| CuneyTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| HendersonCity | 19 mi | 12 |
| Coffee CityTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Troup, TX in?
- Troup is in Smith County, Texas.
- What is the population of Troup, TX?
- About 2,338 people live in Troup, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Troup?
- Nearby places include Arp (6.8 mi), Whitehouse (8.5 mi), Bullard (11 mi), New Chapel Hill (11 mi), New Summerfield (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023