Troy, AL

Census Place

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2021 Population
17,765
6.48% 1-year decline
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
25
4.94% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
27.3%
3.4% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$36,409
5.22% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$168,700
4.91% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
7,474
10.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Troy, AL had a population of 17.8k people with a median age of 25 and a median household income of $36,409. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Troy, AL declined from 18,995 to 17,765, a −6.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,603 to $36,409, a 5.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Troy, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (54%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%), and White (Hispanic) (0.501%).

None of the households in Troy, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in Troy, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Troy, AL are Troy University (3,917 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Troy, AL was $168,700, and the homeownership rate was 47.8%.

Most people in Troy, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Troy, AL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Troy, AL is home to a population of 17.8k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.68% of Troy, AL residents were born outside of the country (831 people).

In 2021, there were 1.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.6k people) in Troy, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 563 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.7%
2021 Citizenship
95.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Troy, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Troy, AL was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Troy, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.6k ± 511
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.9k ± 677
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    563 ± 108
0.54%
Hispanic Population
96 people

In 2021, there were 1.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.6k people) in Troy, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 563 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0.54% of the people in Troy, AL are hispanic (96 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Troy, AL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    47,376 ± 5,318 people
  2. Guatemala
    14,765 ± 2,979 people
  3. Korea
    9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.68%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
831 people
6.11%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.16k people

As of 2021, 4.68% of Troy, AL residents (831 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Troy, AL was 6.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    310 ± 143
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    165 ± 125
  3. Vietnam
    157 ± 99

Troy, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Troy, AL employs 7.47k people. The largest industries in Troy, AL are Retail Trade (1,157 people), Educational Services (1,088 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,064 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,521), Information ($85,625), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,135).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

7.47k
2021 Value
± 811
−10.7%
1 Year decline
± 17.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Troy, AL declined at a rate of −10.7%, from 8.37k employees to 7.47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Troy, AL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (768 people), Sales & Related Occupations (716 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (589 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Troy, AL.

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Employment by Industries

7.47k
2021 Value
± 811
−10.7%
1 Year decline
± 17.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Troy, AL declined at a rate of −10.7%, from 8.37k employees to 7.47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Troy, AL, are Retail Trade (1,157 people), Educational Services (1,088 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,064 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Troy, AL, though some of these residents may live in Troy, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$30,019
Median earning men ± $7,730
$26,983
Median earning women ± $5,945

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($118,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,273).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,965), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,594), and Information ($34,931).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $48.2B
  2. $20.5B
  3. $19.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B
2020 Value in Alabama
$540B
Projected 2050 Value in Alabama
102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $30.3B
  2. $20.6B
  3. $13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Troy, AL awarded 3,917 degrees. The student population of Troy, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,295 male students and 9,606 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Troy, AL are White (1,948 and 51.8%), followed by Black or African American (1,051 and 28%), Unknown (436 and 11.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (148 and 3.94%).

The largest universities in Troy, AL by number of degrees awarded are Troy University (3,917 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Troy, AL are General Business Administration & Management (513 and 13.1%), Social Work (315 and 8.04%), and General Psychology (271 and 6.92%).

The median tuition cost in Troy, AL for a public four year colleges is $9,312 for in-state students and $18,624 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Troy, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,901 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,901 students enrolled in Troy, AL, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,674 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 271 degrees awarded
  2. 185 degrees awarded
  3. 340 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Troy, AL was General Psychology with 271 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Troy, AL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
3,917 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Troy University with 3,917 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 1,403 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Troy, AL, which is 0.558 times less than the 2,514 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,948 degrees mean that there were 1.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,051 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,312) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in Troy, AL was $168,700 in 2021, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,800 to $168,700, a 4.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Troy, AL is 47.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Troy, AL have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Troy, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Troy, AL is $36,409. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Troy, AL was Census Tract 1889 with a value of $42,234, followed by Census Tract 1887 and Census Tract 1892, with respective values of $40,625 and $40,417.

Property

$168,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$11,372
$3,005
Median Property Taxes
±$440

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Troy, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Troy, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

47.8%
Homeownership
2021
62.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 47.8% of the housing units in Troy, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Troy, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1889
  2. Census Tract 1887
  3. Census Tract 1892

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Troy, AL was Census Tract 1889 with a value of $42,234, followed by Census Tract 1887 and Census Tract 1892, with respective values of $40,625 and $40,417.

The following map shows all of the places in Troy, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$36,409
Median Household Income
± $6,474
6.29k
Number of Households
± 668

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.29k households in Troy, AL grew to $36,409 from the previous year's value of $34,603.

The following chart displays the households in Troy, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Troy, AL is from Alabama.
0.458
2021 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.7%)
  2. Carpooled (9.04%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.99%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Troy, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.04%) and those who worked at home (2.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

18.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Troy, AL have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.903% of the workforce in Troy, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Troy, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Troy, AL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Troy, AL (4.38k out of 16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Troy, AL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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92.1% of the population of Troy, AL has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 7.82% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.824% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pike County, AL see 2365 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.39% increase from the previous year (2223 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3297 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1498 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,365 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pike County, AL

Primary care physicians in Pike County, AL see an average of 2,365 patients per year. This represents a 6.39% increase from the previous year (2,223 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pike County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 41.7% between 18 and 34 years, 27.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.94%
Uninsured
53.6%
Employer Coverage
14.6%
Medicaid
7.82%
Medicare
15.1%
Non-Group
0.824%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Troy, AL declined by 10.3% from 8.85% to 7.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Troy, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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