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Troy

Tennessee · 1,399 residents (2025 est.) · 1.35 sq mi
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Troy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,711. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,827
+44%since 2000
from 1,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,353 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,399 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9401K1K2K2K1990201020202024Troy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,711
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,664 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,995
+90%since 2000
from $15,255 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−18%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,238)
Black1.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,790)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(24)
Diversity Score5%(91)
Diversity Score
5
−19%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
5.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, Tennessee?

Troy, Tennessee has about 1,827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troy, Tennessee?

The typical household in Troy, Tennessee earns about $51,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, Tennessee expensive?

In Troy, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $114,800, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, Tennessee?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, Tennessee?

About 13.6% of people in Troy, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 794 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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