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Troy

South Carolina · 83 residents · 0.799 sq mi
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Troy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,125. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

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

Total population
83
−21%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+8%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
69991281571871990201020202024Troy
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,125
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Owner-occupied
76.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
23.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(75)
Black28.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(65)
Black18.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.2%(33)
Diversity Score
40
−21%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+127%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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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