Troy, New York Population 2022
Troy is a city located in Albany County and Rensselaer County New York. Troy has a 2020 population of 48,554. Troy is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -3.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 50,081 in 2010.
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 Troywas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Troy Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Troy Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$37,660
Average Earnings
$41,399
Average Male
$33,698
Average Female
Troy Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 305 | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Troy Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
16.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.32%
Born in Troy
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 48,554 | -200 | -0.41% |
| 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% |