State
County
Land Area (mi²)
33.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,513.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.02%
Growth Since 2010
3.80%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Troy is a city located in Oakland County Michigan. With a 2020 population of 84,054, it is the 10th largest city in Michigan and the 415th largest city in the United States . Troy is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually but its population has increased by 3.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,980 in 2010. Troy reached it's highest population of 84,187 in 2017. Spanning over 34 miles, Troy has a population density of 2,513 people per square mile.
The average household income in Troy is $124,824 with a poverty rate of 5.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,215 per month, and the median house value is $301,500. The median age in Troy is 42.2 years, 40.5 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Troy was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,694 | 67.50% |
| Asian | 21,480 | 25.57% |
| Black or African American | 3,019 | 3.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2,000 | 2.38% |
| Some Other Race | 415 | 0.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 364 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.02% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,760 | 2.63 | 73.8 |
| Married | 20,158 | 3.2 | 84.2 |
| Non Family | 8,700 | 1.19 | 52.1 |
| Female | 1,936 | 3.03 | 62.8 |
| Male | 966 | 3.07 | 72.4 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,064 | 1.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,266 | 2.14% |
| High School Graduate | 8,145 | 13.77% |
| Some College | 8,529 | 14.42% |
| Associates Degree | 4,167 | 7.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,595 | 31.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,382 | 29.39% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,639 | 39,091 | 21,740 |
| Asian | 14,322 | 13,790 | 12,078 |
| Black | 2,095 | 2,013 | 956 |
| Hispanic | 1,183 | 1,080 | 711 |
| 2+ Races | 795 | 720 | 435 |
| Other Race | 268 | 268 | 206 |
| Native American | 145 | 144 | 40 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$66,468
Average Earnings
$85,877
Average Male
$46,863
Average Female
66.85% of Troy residents speak only English, while 33.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.70% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55,115 | 2,625 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 21,448 | 1,024 | 4.77% |
| Black | 2,996 | 232 | 7.74% |
| Multiple | 2,000 | 188 | 9.40% |
| Hispanic | 2,034 | 181 | 8.90% |
| Other | 415 | 5 | 1.20% |
| Native | 364 | 1 | 0.27% |
5.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.54%
Male Poverty Rate
5.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Troy is Multiple, with 9.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Troy is Native, with 0.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.15%.
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
60.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,396 | 5.21% |
| Black | 172 | 6.84% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 3.26% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 2.16% |
4.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
70.97%
Native Born
29.03%
Foreign Born
13.80%
Non Citizen
15.24%
Naturalized
70.97% of Troy residents were born in the United States, with 57.96% having been born in Michigan. 13.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,054 | -19 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 84,073 | -19 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 84,092 | -19 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 84,111 | -76 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 84,187 | 95 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 84,092 | 596 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 83,496 | 97 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 83,399 | 392 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 83,007 | 736 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 82,271 | 622 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 81,649 | 629 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 81,020 | 61 | 0.01% |
| 2000 | 80,959 | 8,075 | 1.06% |
| 1990 | 72,884 | 5,782 | 0.83% |
| 1980 | 67,102 | 27,683 | 5.46% |
| 1970 | 39,419 | 20,037 | 7.36% |
| 1960 | 19,382 | 0.00% |