Troy, MI Demographics

A map of Troy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	53,594	53,793	61.0%	61.6%
Asian	24,424	23,788	27.8%	27.3%
Multiracial	3,533	2,908	4.0%	3.3%
Black	3,283	3,422	3.7%	3.9%
Hispanic	2,327	2,954	2.6%	3.4%
Native American/Other	737	429	0.8%	0.5%

Troy, Michigan has an estimated population of 87,898, a less than 1% change from the 87,294 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.0% White, 27.8% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 2.6% Hispanic, and 0.8% 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 has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan 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 54.2% in 2020 and 54.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Troy is ranked the 9th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Troy's White Population

53,594 residents of Troy, or 61.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Troy is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Troy ranks 697th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 61.6% to 61.0%.

Troy is less White than neighboring Clawson (84.8% White), Royal Oak (80.3% White), Birmingham (83.6% White), Rochester Hills (71.3% White), and Madison Heights (78.2% White).

Troy's Black Population

3,283 residents of Troy, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Troy is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Troy ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Troy is more Black than neighboring Birmingham (2.8% Black), and Rochester Hills (3.5% Black). Troy is less Black than neighboring Royal Oak (6% Black), and Madison Heights (7.8% Black).

Troy's Asian Population

24,424 residents of Troy, or 27.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Troy is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Troy ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 27.3% to 27.8%.

Troy is more Asian than neighboring Clawson (2.6% Asian), Royal Oak (3.5% Asian), Birmingham (4.9% Asian), Rochester Hills (14.5% Asian), and Madison Heights (6.5% Asian).

Troy's Hispanic Population

2,327 residents of Troy, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Troy is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Troy ranks 348th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.6%.

Troy is more Hispanic than neighboring Madison Heights (2.2% Hispanic). Troy is less Hispanic than neighboring Clawson (4.5% Hispanic), Royal Oak (4.6% Hispanic), Birmingham (4.4% Hispanic), and Rochester Hills (5.1% Hispanic).

Troy's Native American/Other Population

737 residents of Troy, or 0.8% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Troy ranks 541st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Troy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clawson (0.2% Native American/Other), Royal Oak (0.6% Native American/Other), Birmingham (0.3% Native American/Other), and Rochester Hills (0.5% Native American/Other). Troy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Madison Heights (1% Native American/Other).

Troy's Multiracial Population

3,533 residents of Troy, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Troy is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Troy ranks 539th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.0%.

Troy is less Multiracial than neighboring Clawson (4.1% Multiracial), Royal Oak (5% Multiracial), Rochester Hills (5.1% Multiracial), and Madison Heights (4.4% 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.