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Troy Micro

Troy, AL · 1 counties · 29,605 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 $25,551. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $58,200. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,605
+7%since 1990
from 27,595 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+8%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K32K34K1990201020202024Troy
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,551
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,312 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,904
+58%since 1990
from $9,423 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.1%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$334
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
67.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
32.8% rent
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

18.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.1%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−4%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 29,605 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Troy, AL?

The typical household in Troy, AL earns about $25,551 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 $58,200, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, AL?

About 18.4% 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 23.1% of people in Troy, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,010 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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