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The City of Troy had a population of 17,716 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Troy city ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Alabama. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Troy city is located at latitude 31.8021 and longitude -85.9664 in Pike County. The formal boundaries for the City of Troy encompass a land area of 28.22 sq. miles and a water area of 0.08 sq. miles.
The City of Troy has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Alabama is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The City of Troy is located within Troy Division of Pike County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,716 (100%) |
| Population Density | 625 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,717 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,552 |
| Median Home Value | $231,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,267 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,023 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,374 (40.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,870 (22.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,397 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Family Households | 3,197 (50.0%) |
The table below compares Troy city to the other 594 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alabama by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 35 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 104 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 339 | 43rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 300 | 50th |
| Diversity Index | # 41 | 93rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alabama Census Data Comparison Tool.
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