Population 21,380 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Troy
Household size in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Troy run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.41, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Troy is young: half of its residents are under 32.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 30.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only five are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Troy: 15.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Troy has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Alabama cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Troy
Renters in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.0% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Troy than nationally: 47.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Troy: 20.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Troy is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $660 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $710 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $879 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Troy costs $879 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $282 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Troy
Bachelor's degrees in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Troy than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Alabama as a whole looks much the same. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.0% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Troy have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Troy
| Period | Troy | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Troy runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Troy compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 2.48 | 32.6 | 15.4% | 47.5% | 20.8% | 1987 | $879 | 30.5% | 89.8% | 3.7% |
| Dunn | 2.63 | 46.0 | 21.3% | 16.9% | 22.9% | 1987 | $791 | 27.9% | 82.9% | 4.8% |
| Antioch | 2.59 | 33.8 | 25.1% | 32.5% | 28.3% | 1988 | $744 | 19.1% | 84.4% | 3.0% |
| Shellhorn | 2.43 | 45.1 | 12.9% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 2002 | $683 | 26.0% | 84.3% | 0.0% |
| Goshen | 2.42 | 40.9 | 12.0% | 23.4% | 19.2% | 1988 | $827 | 21.4% | 85.7% | 4.2% |
| Catalpa | 2.40 | 43.1 | 12.4% | 12.1% | 27.6% | 1985 | $933 | 17.6% | 79.3% | 2.5% |
| Henderson | 2.23 | 40.8 | 16.1% | 14.6% | 24.6% | 1984 | $858 | 25.9% | 83.3% | 0.7% |
| Pronto | 2.53 | 40.1 | 9.0% | 18.8% | 24.4% | 1980 | $1,214 | 13.7% | 80.8% | 2.7% |
| Tarentum | 2.68 | 38.0 | 7.0% | 28.6% | 24.6% | 1987 | $637 | 14.5% | 76.8% | 10.6% |
| Brundidge | 2.49 | 39.0 | 6.9% | 32.8% | 24.6% | 1980 | $909 | 13.4% | 78.8% | 7.4% |
| Monticello | 2.74 | 37.7 | 13.1% | 11.9% | 24.8% | 1984 | $1,106 | 13.0% | 76.1% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Troy. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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