Troy, Alabama
Troy: city in Pike County, Alabama, United States
About
Troy is a city located in the county of Pike in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,033. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,762 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Troy
| Population | 18,762 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Pike County |
| Phone Area Codes | 334 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.31% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.69% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.8088,-85.9700 |
| Altitude | 541 feet / 165 meters |
| Capital city | Troy is capital of Pike County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:29:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 36079 |
| Population growth | 3.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Pike County Alabama Courthouse image
Geography
Troy is located at 31°48'32"N 85°58'12"W (31.8087700, -85.9699500).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Troy increased by 3.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 600 | - | |
| 2000 | 13,935 | 95.69% | census |
| 2010 | 18,033 | 22.73% | census |
| 2011 | 18,300 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,419 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,242 | 4.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,877 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,218 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,215 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,089 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,021 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,957 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,762 | -1.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,957 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,192 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,727 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,033 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.3% |
| White only, percent : | 55.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 38.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,063 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
Troy zip code is 36079.
County name: Pike, County
fips: 01109
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $154,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,194 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $360 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $687 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,853 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 85,304 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 508,668 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 279,090 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,281 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,515 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,411 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,416 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 693 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 469 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 799 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 123 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,135 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 652.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.63 |
Best Things to Do in Troy
1Murphree Park
Rating: 4.1 (138)
307 Murphree St, Troy, AL 36081, United States View details
Phone: +13345664031 | Website available
2Pioneer Museum of Alabama
Rating: 4.3 (112)
248 US-231, Troy, AL 36081, United States View details
Phone: +13345663597 | Website available
3Downtown Square Troy, AL
Rating: 4.6 (79)
Elm St, Troy, AL 36081, United States View details
4Johnson Center For the Arts
Rating: 4.7 (39)
300 E Walnut St, Troy, AL 36081, United States View details
Phone: +13346702287 | Website available
5Troy Arboretum
Rating: 4.1 (33)
101 Pell Ave, Troy, AL 36081, United States View details
Where to Eat in Troy
1Waffle House
Rating: 4 (553)
105 US-231, Troy, AL 36081, United States View details
Phone: +13348076009 | Website available
Where to Stay in Troy
1Courtyard by Marriott Troy
Rating: 4 (366)
115 Troy Plaza Loop, Troy, AL 36081, United States View details
Phone: +13345660540 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Troy
1Troy City Hall
Rating: 4.7 (3)
306 E Academy St, Troy, AL 36081 View details
Phone: +13345660177 | Website available
People born in Troy (17)
People born in Troy, including Confederate Army soldier William Lundy, athletics competitor Willie Davenport, boogie-woogie style blues pianist Pinetop Smith, .
More notable people
- Oliver C. Wiley (American politician (1851-1917)) he was born in 30/01/1851
- Jean Sasson (American writer) she was born in 04/07/1947
- Manuel H. Johnson (American economist) he was born in 10/02/1949
- Art Stringer (American football player) he was born in 30/01/1954
- Cornelius Griffin (Player of American football) he was born in 03/12/1976
- Gwen Bingham (American general) she was born in 01/01/1959
- J. Richard Blankenship (American diplomat) he was born in 02/09/1949
- Jesse Hill Ford (Novelist, short story writer) he was born in 28/12/1928
- Otis Griffin (American boxer) he was born in 22/08/1977
- Ronnie Quillian he was born in 27/11/1933
- James J. Reeves (American politician) he was born in 11/10/1938
- Early James he was born in 02/06/1993
- James Bray (American baseball player) he was born in 12/12/1898
- John Lewis (American politician and civil rights leader (1940-2020)) he was born in 21/02/1940
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Troy, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102368 | Troy University | Troy (AL) | 36082-0001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Troy, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGM | Montgomery, AL | 950 West South Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Troy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Post Office | Troy (AL) | 36081 |
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Other cities in Pike County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brundidge | 1,872 | City in Pike County, Alabama, United States |
| Goshen | 248 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Banks | 168 | Town in Pike County, Alabama, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Troy distances to largest Alabama cities