Troy, AL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    32,987
    US Senator
    Tommy Tuberville
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Katie Britt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.6
    0.315% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    23.3%
    0.38% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $48,677
    1.49% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $157,600
    5.77% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    14,779
    0.428% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    97.3% of the residents in Troy, AL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Troy, AL are Troy University (3,303 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Troy, AL was $157,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

    Most people in Troy, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Troy, AL was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Troy, AL is home to a population of 33k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.56% of Troy, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.17k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18k people) in Troy, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 946 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.3% of Troy, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Troy, AL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Troy, AL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      18k ± 121
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      12.2k ± 231
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      946 ± 264
    2.73%
    Hispanic Population
    902 people

    In 2024, there were 1.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18k people) in Troy, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 946 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.73% of the people in Troy, AL are hispanic (902 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Troy, AL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alabama.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      53,867 ± 5,668 people
    2. Guatemala
      18,373 ± 3,322 people
    3. Korea
      11,536 ± 2,634 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.56%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.17k people
    3.17%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.04k people

    As of 2024, 3.56% of Troy, AL residents (1.17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Troy, AL was 3.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      529 ± 162
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      473 ± 172
    3. Vietnam
      344 ± 122

    Troy, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.6% of the population of Troy, AL has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,571 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,571 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 30.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.45%
    Uninsured
    45.1%
    Employer Coverage
    19.1%
    Medicaid
    12.9%
    Medicare
    12.8%
    Non-Group
    1.79%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Troy, AL grew by 2.69% from 8.23% to 8.45%.

    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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    Economy

    The economy of Troy, AL employs 14.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Troy, AL were Manufacturing (2,551 people), Retail Trade (2,070 people), and Educational Services (1,815 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,000), Utilities ($53,427), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,859).

    Occupations

    14.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 924
    0.428%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.81%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Troy, AL grew at a rate of 0.428%, from 14.7k employees to 14.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Troy, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,679 people), Production Occupations (1,490 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,438 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Troy, AL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    14.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 924
    0.428%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.81%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Troy, AL grew at a rate of 0.428%, from 14.7k employees to 14.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Troy, AL, are Manufacturing (2,551 people), Retail Trade (2,070 people), and Educational Services (1,815 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

    $36,652
    Median earning men ± $2,030
    $30,870
    Median earning women ± $2,603

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($78,333), Public Administration ($54,833), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($50,982).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($148,750), Manufacturing ($40,521), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,268).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.1%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 47
      Retail Trade
    2. 42
      Retail Trade
    3. 41
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $148k
      Manufacturing
    2. $88.5k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $70k
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Troy, AL awarded 3,303 degrees. The student population of Troy, AL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,107 male students and 8,551 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Troy, AL are White (1,871 and 58.2%), Black or African American (942 and 29.3%), Hispanic or Latino (159 and 4.94%), and Two or More Races (126 and 3.92%).

    The largest universities in Troy, AL by number of degrees awarded are Troy University (3,303 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Troy, AL are General Business Administration & Management (512 and 15.5%), Registered Nursing (281 and 8.51%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (239 and 7.24%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $10,176 for in-state students and $20,352 for out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Troy, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 13,658 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 13,658 students enrolled in Troy, AL, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,017 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 297 degrees awarded
    2. 239 degrees awarded
    3. 231 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Troy, AL was General Business Administration & Management with 297 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
    3,303 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Troy University with 3,303 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,162 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Troy, AL, which is 0.543 times less than the 2,141 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,871 degrees mean that there were 1.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 942 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 ($10,176) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,366) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Troy, AL was $157,600 in 2024, which is 0.474 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $149,000 to $157,600, a 5.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Troy, AL is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Troy, AL have an average commute time of 20.3 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.

    Property

    $157,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,549
    $7,657
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$489

    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

    61.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.3% of the housing units in Troy, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

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

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $48,677
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,631
    12.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 771

    In 2024, the median household income of the 12.5k households in Troy, AL grew to $48,677 from the previous year's value of $47,961.

    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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Troy, AL is from Alabama.
    0.454
    2024 Wage GINI in Alabama
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024
    1. Drove Alone (85.6%)
    2. Carpooled (6.26%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.26%)

    In 2024, 85.6% of workers in Troy, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.26%) and those who worked at home (5.26%).

    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

    20.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Troy, AL have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Troy, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Troy, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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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

    23.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Troy, AL (7.07k out of 30.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    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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