State
Land Area (mi²)
10.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,707.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.41%
Growth Since 2010
-2.74%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
876,617
World Population Review
Troy, New York Population 2021
48,754
Troy is a city located in Albany County and Rensselaer County New York. With a 2020 population of 48,754, it is the 13th largest city in New York and the 812th largest city in the United States . Troy is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 50,129 in 2010. Troy reached it's highest population of 76,813 in 1910. Spanning over 11 miles, Troy has a population density of 4,707 people per square mile.
The average household income in Troy is $61,473 with a poverty rate of 24.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $945 per month, and the median house value is $149,800. The median age in Troy is 30.8 years, 29.1 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
Troy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Troy was:
- White: 68.05%
- Black or African American: 17.53%
- Two or more races: 7.28%
- Asian: 4.81%
- Other race: 2.23%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Troy, New York is 48,754 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 49,354.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 50,129.
Troy, New York Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 876,617 | -1,882 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 878,499 | -1,882 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 880,381 | -1,882 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 882,263 | 105 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 882,158 | 2,366 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 879,792 | 707 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 879,085 | 972 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 878,113 | 1,048 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 877,065 | 2,367 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 874,698 | 1,920 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 872,778 | 1,696 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 871,082 | 0.00% |
Troy Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,657 | 68.05% |
| Black or African American | 8,669 | 17.53% |
| Two or More Races | 3,603 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 2,377 | 4.81% |
| Some Other Race | 1,105 | 2.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 0.10% |
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Troy Population by Race
Troy Population Pyramid $2021
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Troy Population by Age
Troy Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,899 | 2.25 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 10,153 | 1.38 | 28.1 |
| Married | 4,967 | 3.05 | 61.9 |
| Female | 3,779 | 3.24 | 23.4 |
| Male | 1,000 | 3.32 | 25.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Troy Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,297 | 4.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,760 | 8.95% |
| High School Graduate | 8,971 | 29.08% |
| Some College | 5,644 | 18.29% |
| Associates Degree | 3,898 | 12.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,708 | 15.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,573 | 11.58% |
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Troy Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Troy Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,769 | 19,285 | 6,601 |
| Black | 5,404 | 4,421 | 573 |
| Hispanic | 2,120 | 1,708 | 237 |
| 2+ Races | 975 | 772 | 89 |
| Asian | 955 | 865 | 693 |
| Other Race | 613 | 470 | 142 |
| Native American | 47 | 40 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 90.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.57%.
Troy Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,660
Average Earnings
$41,399
Average Male
$33,698
Average Female
Troy Earnings by Educational Attainment
Troy Language by Age
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Troy Language
86.50% of Troy residents speak only English, while 13.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.15% of the population.
Troy Language
Troy Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,776 | 5,545 | 19.27% |
| Black | 8,278 | 2,495 | 30.14% |
| Hispanic | 4,407 | 1,871 | 42.46% |
| Multiple | 3,349 | 1,318 | 39.36% |
| Asian | 1,400 | 384 | 27.43% |
| Other | 1,093 | 305 | 27.90% |
24.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.13%
Male Poverty Rate
27.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Troy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Troy is Hispanic, with 42.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Troy is White, with 19.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.00%.
Troy Poverty
Troy Poverty Rate by Education
Troy Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Troy Married by Age and Sex
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Troy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Troy Marital Status by Race
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Troy Marital Status
Troy Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,671 | 5.81% |
| Black | 90 | 1.41% |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 5.15% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 1.95% |
| Other Race | 36 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.29% |
Troy Veterans by Race
Troy Veterans by Education
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16.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
Troy Veterans by Education
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61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Troy Employment by Age
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Troy Employment by Race
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Troy Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.03%
Native Born
7.97%
Foreign Born
4.88%
Non Citizen
3.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.03% of Troy residents were born in the United States, with 72.32% having been born in New York. 4.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Troy Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48,754 | -200 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 48,954 | -200 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 49,154 | -200 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 49,354 | -79 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 49,433 | -164 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 49,597 | -179 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 49,776 | -192 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 49,968 | 47 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 49,921 | 73 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 49,848 | -172 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 50,020 | -61 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 50,081 | 911 | 0.18% |
| 2000 | 49,170 | -5,099 | -0.98% |
| 1990 | 54,269 | -2,369 | -0.43% |
| 1980 | 56,638 | -6,280 | -1.05% |
| 1970 | 62,918 | -4,574 | -0.70% |
| 1960 | 67,492 | -4,819 | -0.69% |
| 1950 | 72,311 | 2,007 | 0.28% |
| 1940 | 70,304 | -2,459 | -0.34% |
| 1930 | 72,763 | 767 | 0.11% |
| 1920 | 71,996 | -4,817 | -0.65% |
| 1910 | 76,813 | 16,162 | 2.39% |
| 1900 | 60,651 | -305 | -0.05% |
| 1890 | 60,956 | 4,209 | 0.72% |
| 1880 | 56,747 | 10,282 | 2.02% |
| 1870 | 46,465 | 7,230 | 1.71% |
| 1860 | 39,235 | 10,450 | 3.15% |
| 1850 | 28,785 | 9,451 | 4.06% |
| 1840 | 19,334 | 7,778 | 5.28% |
| 1830 | 11,556 | 6,292 | 8.18% |
| 1820 | 5,264 | 0.00% |