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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Troy

Alabama · 13,935 residents · 28.343 sq mi
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Troy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,352. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $79,000. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,935
+6%since 1990
from 13,088 in 1990
1990 – 2025
492 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 462 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.2
+5%since 1990
from 25.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K16K18K20K1990201020202024Troy
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,352
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,254 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,589
+66%since 1990
from $9,400 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
55.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
44.3% rent
3.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65%(8,502)
Black33.8%(4,429)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(67)
Asian1.1%(142)
Diversity Score58.6%(7,670)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(8,110)
Black38.3%(5,342)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(181)
Asian0.7%(96)
Diversity Score62.4%(8,699)
62
+7%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+2%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Troy, Alabama?

Troy, Alabama has about 13,935 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Troy, Alabama?

The typical household in Troy, Alabama earns about $25,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, Alabama expensive?

In Troy, Alabama, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, Alabama?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, Alabama?

About 23.5% of people in Troy, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 847 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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