Hogansville, Georgia
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Hogansville · Troup County, Georgia
Population 3,243 (est. 2026: ~3,300)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 0.09% annual growth projection

Hogansville, Georgia

Troup County, Georgia · Population 3,267

Hogansville sits on the western edge of Georgia, about halfway between LaGrange and Newnan along I-85, roughly 65 miles southwest of Atlanta. It is a small mill-era town that never fully transformed after the textile economy retreated, and that history is visible in its housing stock, its income levels, and its tight community footprint. The city covers a modest grid anchored by historic downtown commercial buildings, and most daily life connects outward — to LaGrange for the regional hospital and major retail, and to the Atlanta metro for employment. At 3,267 residents, Hogansville is one of Troup County's smaller municipalities, dwarfed by LaGrange but distinct in character: quieter, more residential, and more affordable.

People & Demographics

Hogansville's population of 3,240 (ACS 2022) skews slightly younger than might be expected for a small southern town, with a median age of 36.4. The racial composition is roughly 60% white (1,964) and 39% Black (1,257), with a Hispanic/Latino population of 157. No Asian residents were counted in the 2022 data. The town holds 1,331 occupied households, with an average household size of 2.43. Family households number 717, and 499 residents are children under 18 — about 15% of the population. Compared to Troup County's 69,426 residents, Hogansville represents under 5% of the county population, reflecting its role as one of several small communities surrounding LaGrange.

Economy & Employment

The labor force stands at 1,686, with just 15 people counted as unemployed — a very low unemployment figure that likely reflects both genuine employment and the limitations of how discouraged workers are counted. Median household income is $44,712, which runs below the Georgia state median and reflects the economic legacy of a town built around industries that have contracted over decades. Per capita income of $25,270 tells a similar story. Poverty touches 589 residents, a meaningful share of the population. The employment base draws heavily from regional manufacturing, logistics, and service sectors, with LaGrange — home to Kia's Georgia assembly plant and numerous suppliers — serving as the primary employment corridor for working residents who commute outbound.

Housing

Hogansville's 1,517 total housing units include 1,331 occupied and 186 vacant. The split between owners and renters is nearly even: 670 owner-occupied units versus 661 renter-occupied. Median home value sits at $147,200 — well below Georgia's statewide median — making ownership accessible by income standards that would be unworkable in metro Atlanta. Median rent of $940 per month is more moderate. The vacancy rate of roughly 12% is higher than a healthy market typically shows, a common pattern in small towns with aging housing stock and population that has been flat or declining over time. For buyers or renters priced out of larger markets, Hogansville offers genuine affordability.

Schools

Hogansville Elementary School serves grades pre-K through 5 with 439 students. High schoolers from Hogansville attend Callaway High School, which serves grades 9–12 with 921 students. Both schools operate within the Troup County School System, which consolidates resources across the county. Middle school students feed into the county system between those two campuses. The nearest four-year colleges are in LaGrange (LaGrange College) and the broader Newnan-Atlanta corridor.

Getting Around

Hogansville is a car-required town. Of 1,647 workers, 1,431 drive alone and 143 carpool. Zero residents use public transit. Forty-two people walk to work — a small but notable number for a town this size, likely reflecting proximity between some residences and local employers. Thirty-one residents work from home. Aggregate travel time across all commuters totals 35,875 minutes, suggesting an average one-way commute of roughly 22 minutes — consistent with a workforce that drives to LaGrange, Newnan, or closer industrial sites rather than into Atlanta proper. I-85 access makes longer-range commuting feasible.

Healthcare

The nearest full-service hospital is WellStar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, located approximately 13 miles south. LaGrange is Troup County's healthcare hub, offering emergency services, surgical care, and specialty medicine within a reasonable drive. For a directory of licensed healthcare providers practicing in Hogansville, the CMS NPI Registry can be searched directly: NPI Registry — Hogansville, GA.

Library

The Hogansville Public Library serves the community locally and can be reached at (706) 628-4685. It operates as part of the regional library network serving Troup County, offering access to physical collections, digital resources, and community programming.

Parks & Recreation

The nearest National Park Service site is Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, located approximately 46.8 miles from Hogansville in Alabama. Its visitor center provides orientation to the site, which commemorates the 1814 Battle of Horseshoe Bend — a turning point in the Creek War. West Point Lake, a major Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Georgia-Alabama line, lies just west of Hogansville and provides boating, fishing, camping, and shoreline recreation that residents use regularly.

Natural Hazards

Troup County has a long and varied FEMA disaster declaration history, and Hogansville sits within that exposure. Declarations affecting the county include:

The pattern is clear: this region faces repeated exposure to severe weather across every major category — tornadoes, tropical systems, winter ice, and flooding. Residents should maintain emergency preparedness plans and monitor NOAA alerts actively.

Government & Municipal Code

Hogansville's municipal code is published and maintained through Municode: library.municode.com/ga/hogansville. The city does not have a locally adopted building code on file in the available data, which may affect permitting and construction expectations for contractors and developers working in the area.

Weather

Current forecasts for Hogansville are available through the National Weather Service: NWS Forecast — Hogansville, GA. Active weather alerts for the area can be monitored at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest weather observation station is the Hogansville station, located 0.5 miles from town center.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)