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Troy

Ohio · 26,305 residents · 12.288 sq mi
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Troy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,216. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value is $144,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,305
+20%since 2000
from 21,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,141 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,790 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K23K25K28K1990201020202024Troy
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,216
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,312
+47%since 2000
from $19,892 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(20,036)
Black4.8%(1,046)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(170)
Asian1.6%(360)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(3,791)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(22,256)
Black4.1%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(668)
Asian3%(797)
Other4%(1,046)
Diversity Score31.6%(8,321)
Diversity Score
32
+84%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, Ohio?

Troy, Ohio has about 26,305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troy, Ohio?

The typical household in Troy, Ohio earns about $61,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, Ohio expensive?

In Troy, Ohio, the median home is worth about $144,100, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, Ohio?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, Ohio?

About 9.8% of people in Troy, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,827 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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