Troy is a city located in Pike County Alabama. Troy has a 2024 population of 17,893. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Troy is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,664 in 2020.
The average household income in Troy is $71,515 with a poverty rate of 26.13%. The median age in Troy is 24.7 years: 24.5 years for males, and 24.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Troy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,361 | 52.79% |
| Black or African American | 7,270 | 41% |
| Asian | 594 | 3.35% |
| Two or more races | 388 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 83 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,333 | 2.41 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Non Family | 3,202 | 1.57 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Married | 2,108 | 3.02 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 921 | 3.72 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Male | 102 | 4.13 | 52 | 48 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
47.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 455 | 5.19% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 2.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,842 | 21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,360 | 15.51% |
| High School Graduate | 2,480 | 28.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 205 | 2.34% |
| Some College | 2,178 | 24.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,751 | 4,601 | 2,323 |
| Black | 3,527 | 3,124 | 762 |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 169 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 176 | 92 | 36 |
| Asian | 137 | 137 | 100 |
| Native American | 62 | 62 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,378 | $72,227 | $41,173 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,429 | $0 | $59,857 |
| High School Graduate | $31,360 | $41,920 | $30,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,713 | $25,625 | $27,461 |
| Overall | $37,192 | $49,854 | $35,056 |
| Some College | $35,781 | $36,014 | $35,636 |
$37,192
Average Earnings
$49,854
Average Male
$35,056
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.63% of Troy residents speak only English, while 5.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,236 | 1,762 | 28.26% |
| White | 7,855 | 1,535 | 19.54% |
| Asian | 488 | 467 | 95.7% |
| Multiple | 374 | 192 | 51.34% |
| Other | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 326 | 18 | 5.52% |
| Native | 78 | 14 | 17.95% |
26.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.28%
Male Poverty Rate
23.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Troy is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Troy is Hispanic, with 5.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.07% |
| High School | 13.49% |
| Some College | 12.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.94% |
| Male Employed | 17.48% |
| Female Employed | 14.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,459 | $105,552 |
| Households | $47,595 | $71,515 |
| Married Families | $105,227 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,113 | $37,146 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
961
Number of Veterans
877
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 423 |
| Second Gulf War | 295 |
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 337 |
| 65 to 74 | 246 |
| 18 to 34 | 159 |
| 75+ | 158 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 5.36% |
| Black | 418 | 7.39% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 24.3% |
| Native American | 18 | 25.35% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 6.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.73%
Born in Troy
96.24%
Native Born
3.76%
Foreign Born
2.78%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
96.24% of Troy residents were born in the United States, with 74.73% having been born in Alabama. 2.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,179 | 57 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 18,122 | 57 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 18,065 | 58 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 18,007 | 57 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 17,950 | 57 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 17,893 | 57 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 17,836 | 59 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 17,777 | 222 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 17,555 | -109 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 17,664 | -1,094 | -5.83% |
| 2019 | 18,758 | -317 | -1.66% |
| 2018 | 19,075 | -34 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 19,109 | -112 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 19,221 | 27 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 19,194 | 345 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 18,849 | -360 | -1.87% |
| 2013 | 19,209 | 828 | 4.5% |
| 2012 | 18,381 | 122 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 18,259 | 64 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 18,195 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,935 | 884 | 6.77% |
| 1990 | 13,051 | -73 | -0.56% |
| 1980 | 13,124 | 1,642 | 14.3% |
| 1970 | 11,482 | 1,248 | 12.19% |
| 1960 | 10,234 | 1,679 | 19.63% |
| 1950 | 8,555 | 1,500 | 21.26% |
| 1940 | 7,055 | 241 | 3.54% |
| 1930 | 6,814 | 1,118 | 19.63% |
| 1920 | 5,696 | 735 | 14.82% |
| 1910 | 4,961 | 864 | 21.09% |
| 1900 | 4,097 | 648 | 18.79% |
| 1890 | 3,449 | -14,730 | -81.03% |