Troy, AL Demographics

A map of Troy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,703	9,054	49.1%	51.1%
Black	7,349	7,028	41.5%	39.6%
Multiracial	587	542	3.3%	3.1%
Asian	555	509	3.1%	2.9%
Hispanic	431	461	2.4%	2.6%
Native American/Other	91	133	0.5%	0.8%

Troy, Alabama has an estimated population of 17,716, a less than 1% change from the 17,727 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.1% White, 41.5% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Troy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Troy is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Troy, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Troy is ranked the 35th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Troy was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Troy's White Population

8,703 residents of Troy, or 49.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Troy is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Troy ranks 462nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 51.1% to 49.1%.

Troy is more White than neighboring Brundidge (22.8% White). Troy is less White than neighboring Banks (68.1% White), Goshen (80.8% White), Petrey (100% White), and Glenwood (89.5% White).

Troy's Black Population

7,349 residents of Troy, or 41.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Troy is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Troy ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 39.6% to 41.5%.

Troy is more Black than neighboring Banks (31.9% Black), Goshen (16.6% Black), Petrey (0% Black), and Glenwood (10.5% Black). Troy is less Black than neighboring Brundidge (68.9% Black).

Troy's Asian Population

555 residents of Troy, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Troy is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Troy ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Asian residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Troy is more Asian than neighboring Banks (0% Asian), Brundidge (0.5% Asian), Goshen (0% Asian), Petrey (0% Asian), and Glenwood (0% Asian).

Troy's Hispanic Population

431 residents of Troy, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Troy is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Troy ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Troy is more Hispanic than neighboring Banks (0% Hispanic), Goshen (2% Hispanic), Petrey (0% Hispanic), and Glenwood (0% Hispanic). Troy is less Hispanic than neighboring Brundidge (6.6% Hispanic).

Troy's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of Troy, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Troy is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Troy ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Troy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Banks (0% Native American/Other), Goshen (0% Native American/Other), Petrey (0% Native American/Other), and Glenwood (0% Native American/Other).

Troy's Multiracial Population

587 residents of Troy, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Troy is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Troy ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Troy is more Multiracial than neighboring Banks (0% Multiracial), Brundidge (0.7% Multiracial), Goshen (0.6% Multiracial), Petrey (0% Multiracial), and Glenwood (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.