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 $61,723 with a poverty rate of 27.46%. The median age in Troy is 40.9 years: 37.8 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Troy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,443 | 49.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,251 | 42.83% |
| Other race | 126 | 4.31% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 33 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,035 | 2.2 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Non Family | 389 | 1.32 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Female | 363 | 2.61 | 19 | 81 |
| Married | 231 | 2.8 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 52 | 3.13 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
41.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 328 | 14% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 301 | 12.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 135 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 719 | 30.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 5.51% |
| Some College | 528 | 22.54% |
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 | 1,195 | 1,076 | 244 |
| Black | 953 | 688 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 127 | 64 | 0 |
| Other Race | 118 | 62 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 22 |
| Native American | 28 | 25 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 78.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,250 | $103,083 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,129 | $23,977 | $25,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,786 | $23,678 | $25,117 |
| Some College | $21,000 | $19,583 | $25,600 |
$23,786
Average Earnings
$23,678
Average Male
$25,117
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.7% of Troy residents speak only English, while 7.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 995 | 475 | 47.74% |
| White | 1,114 | 146 | 13.11% |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 100% |
27.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.63%
Male Poverty Rate
28.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Troy is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Troy is White, with 13.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.8% |
| High School | 32.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.5% |
| Some College | 13.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 27.25% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.64% |
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,859 | $56,320 |
| Households | $44,261 | $61,723 |
| Married Families | $66,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,719 | $45,272 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.1%
Male Marriage Rate
20.3%
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
194
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| World War II | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 7.89% |
| Black | 71 | 7.01% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
75.04%
Born in Troy
97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born
1.99%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
97.3% of Troy residents were born in the United States, with 75.04% having been born in North Carolina. 1.99% 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% |