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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Troy

Michigan · 80,959 residents · 33.447 sq mi
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Troy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,538. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $217,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80,959
+11%since 1990
from 72,884 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,421 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 2,179 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+10%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
71K76K80K85K89K1990201020202024Troy
202488K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,538
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,407 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,936
+55%since 1990
from $23,249 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $128,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $620 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(66,642)
Black1.6%(1,135)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(810)
Asian6.6%(4,832)
Diversity Score22.2%(16,176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(65,809)
Black2.1%(1,678)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,184)
Asian13.2%(10,713)
Diversity Score36.7%(29,741)
Diversity Score
37
+66%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 39.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, Michigan?

Troy, Michigan has about 80,959 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Troy, Michigan?

The typical household in Troy, Michigan earns about $77,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, Michigan expensive?

In Troy, Michigan, the median home is worth about $217,800, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, Michigan?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, Michigan?

About 2.7% of people in Troy, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,075 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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