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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Troy

New York · 49,170 residents · 10.357 sq mi
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Troy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,844. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $85,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

49,170
−9%since 1990
from 54,269 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,748 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 5,240 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+8%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K49K51K53K55K1990201020202024Troy
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,844
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,362 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,796
+44%since 1990
from $11,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $396 in 1990
US average: $602
40.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 39.6% in 1990
59.9% rent
2.9
−19%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(47,951)
Black7.6%(4,124)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(882)
Asian2.9%(1,587)
Diversity Score29.7%(16,095)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(38,711)
Black11%(5,389)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(2,131)
Asian3.5%(1,708)
Diversity Score41.5%(20,409)
42
+40%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−23%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, New York?

Troy, New York has about 49,170 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Troy, New York?

The typical household in Troy, New York earns about $29,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, New York expensive?

In Troy, New York, the median home is worth about $85,100, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, New York?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, New York?

About 19.1% of people in Troy, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,099 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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