Population 6,139 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Troy
Household size in Troy
| Period | Troy | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Troy are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.47 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have smaller households.
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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Troy skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.8, mirroring the country.
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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Troy than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. The Greensboro area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.2% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Troy rent their homes (30.2%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 50.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.4% of the housing in Troy, 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. Troy has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Troy was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast 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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $514 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $509 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $545 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $771 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Troy costs $771 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $257 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Troy have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast 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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Troy never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Troy has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only two have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.21 | 44.4 | 13.2% | 30.2% | 17.4% | 1980 | $771 | 25.0% | 85.6% | 1.0% |
| Uwharrie | 2.43 | 56.7 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 20.3% | 1971 | $699 | 24.6% | 81.7% | 0.1% |
| Lovejoy | 2.73 | 46.9 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 7.9% | 1997 | $530 | 24.6% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| Roberdo | 2.25 | 41.7 | 14.4% | 27.6% | 22.4% | 1980 | $730 | 25.1% | 84.2% | 1.5% |
| Capelsie | 2.38 | 37.0 | 7.8% | 25.3% | 22.3% | 1973 | $776 | 27.7% | 94.8% | 1.4% |
| Wadeville | 2.14 | 44.7 | 1.7% | 16.3% | 37.6% | 1972 | $775 | 16.1% | 72.3% | 0.7% |
| Star | 3.17 | 37.7 | 6.1% | 27.8% | 12.3% | 1985 | $664 | 16.0% | 82.6% | 4.4% |
| Biscoe | 2.52 | 32.0 | 22.3% | 34.1% | 13.6% | 1976 | $714 | 13.5% | 80.8% | 5.3% |
| Ether | 2.33 | 43.1 | 10.0% | 19.1% | 27.5% | 1981 | $783 | 21.1% | 89.3% | 9.8% |
| Onvil | 3.25 | 38.7 | 20.9% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 1984 | $883 | 6.9% | 79.8% | 1.2% |
| Mount Gilead | 2.23 | 48.5 | 12.7% | 24.4% | 31.4% | 1982 | $868 | 23.8% | 86.3% | 4.6% |
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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