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Troy

South Carolina · 83 residents · 0.80 sq mi
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With 83 people, Troy is a city in South Carolina. The median age is 48.4, about 10 years above the US median. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 77% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.1% of people here.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

83
−21%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
48.4
+8%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.80 sq mi
Population, 19902024
699912815718719902000201020202024Troy
2024177
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.2%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(3)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.4%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.4%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.4%(7)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.5%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.7%(13)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.6%(8)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.7%(13)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.8%(4)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over6%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,125
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,152
+30%since 2000
from $15,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
2.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

76.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
23.3% rent
2.59 people
−14%since 2010
from 3.00 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(75)
Black28.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(65)
Black18.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American10.3%(15)
Irish5.5%(8)
German2.8%(4)
Dutch2.1%(3)
English2.1%(3)
Italian2.1%(3)
Norwegian2.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

15.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.6 min
+127%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
93.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
61.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.3%
US average: 73.3%
30.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
24.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2013
from 15.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
87.5%
US average: 91.9%
94.5%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married12%(6)
Married86%(43)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced2%(1)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(11)
Married57.4%(31)
Widowed7.4%(4)
Divorced14.8%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2013
from 15.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
46.9%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
6.2%
US average: 13.7%
17.2%
US average: 17.6%
9.7%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
20.7%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
52.4%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
37.2%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)78.3%(18)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)4.3%(1)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War4.3%(1)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 23 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Troy, South Carolina?

Troy, South Carolina has about 83 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Troy, South Carolina earns about $39,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Troy, South Carolina?

About 15.6% 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 2.1% of people in Troy, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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