Troy is a town located in Montgomery County North Carolina. Troy has a 2024 population of 2,984. Troy is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,855 in 2020.
The average household income in Troy is $76,260 with a poverty rate of 18.14%. The median age in Troy is 40.8 years: 39.7 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Troy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,568 | 53.98% |
| Black or African American | 978 | 33.67% |
| Two or more races | 229 | 7.88% |
| Other race | 125 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,048 | 2.23 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Female | 343 | 2.12 | 21.6 | 78.4 |
| Married | 316 | 2.65 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 304 | 1.25 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Male | 85 | 4.6 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
2.51
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
46.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 317 | 14.14% |
| Associates Degree | 192 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 311 | 13.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 215 | 9.59% |
| High School Graduate | 702 | 31.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 4.91% |
| Some College | 395 | 17.62% |
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 | 1,210 | 1,081 | 330 |
| Black | 748 | 533 | 150 |
| Hispanic | 249 | 173 | 37 |
| Other Race | 119 | 48 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 118 | 46 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $208,958 | $88,074 |
| High School Graduate | $39,181 | $48,357 | $31,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $30,625 |
| Overall | $33,094 | $35,481 | $32,992 |
| Some College | $25,313 | $18,264 | $27,415 |
$33,094
Average Earnings
$35,481
Average Male
$32,992
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.55% of Troy residents speak only English, while 13.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 756 | 283 | 37.43% |
| White | 1,218 | 141 | 11.58% |
18.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.65%
Male Poverty Rate
20.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Troy is Black, with 37.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Troy is White, with 11.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.57% |
| High School | 16.7% |
| Some College | 9.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 21.59% |
| Male Employed | 1.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,063 | $74,168 |
| Households | $60,167 | $76,260 |
| Married Families | $69,512 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,200 | $51,417 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
119
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 5.9% |
| Black | 29 | 3.65% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
70.57%
Born in Troy
96.28%
Native Born
3.72%
Foreign Born
2.44%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
96.28% of Troy residents were born in the United States, with 70.57% having been born in North Carolina. 2.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,146 | 33 | 1.06% |
| 2028 | 3,113 | 32 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 3,081 | 32 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 3,049 | 33 | 1.09% |
| 2025 | 3,016 | 32 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 2,984 | 32 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 2,952 | 16 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 2,936 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 2,952 | 97 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 2,855 | -406 | -12.45% |
| 2019 | 3,261 | 38 | 1.18% |
| 2018 | 3,223 | -134 | -3.99% |
| 2017 | 3,357 | 53 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 3,304 | -103 | -3.02% |
| 2015 | 3,407 | 30 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 3,377 | -10 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 3,387 | -58 | -1.68% |
| 2012 | 3,445 | -48 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 3,493 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 3,497 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,430 | 26 | 0.76% |
| 1990 | 3,404 | 702 | 25.98% |
| 1980 | 2,702 | 180 | 7.14% |
| 1960 | 2,522 | -624 | -19.83% |