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Troy

South Carolina · 87 residents (2025 est.) · 0.799 sq mi
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Troy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
+69%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.9
−49%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:87 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
69991281571871990201020202024Troy
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,284
+18%since 2000
from $15,502 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+48%since 2010
from 0.276 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,321
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Troy on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(75)
Black28.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(6)
Diversity Score8.2%(14)
Diversity Score
8
−84%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2012
from 34.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.4%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+45.6 ptssince 2017
from 45.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, South Carolina?

Troy, South Carolina has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troy, South Carolina?

The typical household in Troy, South Carolina earns about $48,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, South Carolina expensive?

In Troy, South Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, South Carolina?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, South Carolina?

About 17.5% of people in Troy, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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