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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Troy Micro

Troy, AL · 1 counties · 27,595 residents · 672.067 sq mi
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Troy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,312. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $43,300. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

27,595
−7%vs 2000
vs 29,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K32K34K1990201020202024Troy
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,312
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,551 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,423
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,904 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$246
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
66.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
2.5
+10%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(17,790)
Black36.4%(10,766)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(365)
Asian0.4%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(18,008)
1990
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(17,779)
Black34.7%(9,579)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(127)
Asian0.5%(148)
Other0.3%(89)
Diversity Score58.7%(16,186)
59
−4%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.0%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Troy, AL?

Troy, AL has about 27,595 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Troy, AL?

The typical household in Troy, AL earns about $17,312 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, AL expensive?

In Troy, AL, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $246 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, AL?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, AL?

About 27.2% of people in Troy, AL live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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