Troy, NY Demographics

A map of Troy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	31,311	30,219	61.4%	58.8%
Black	7,914	9,213	15.5%	17.9%
Hispanic	5,276	5,453	10.3%	10.6%
Multiracial	4,146	3,490	8.1%	6.8%
Asian	2,000	2,562	3.9%	5.0%
Native American/Other	386	464	0.8%	0.9%

Troy, New York has an estimated population of 51,033, a less than 1% change from the 51,401 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.4% White, 15.5% Black, 10.3% Hispanic, 8.1% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 60.4% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Troy is ranked the 16th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Troy's White Population

31,311 residents of Troy, or 61.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Troy is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Troy ranks 1148th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 58.8% to 61.4%.

Troy is less White than neighboring Green Island (62% White), Watervliet (74.5% White), Cohoes (74% White), Waterford (86.4% White), and Wynantskill (88.8% White).

Troy's Black Population

7,914 residents of Troy, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Troy is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Troy ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Black residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 17.9% to 15.5%.

Troy is more Black than neighboring Green Island (10.1% Black), Watervliet (9.4% Black), Cohoes (7.5% Black), Waterford (0.1% Black), and Wynantskill (0.7% Black).

Troy's Asian Population

2,000 residents of Troy, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Troy is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Troy ranks 241st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Asian residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.9%.

Troy is more Asian than neighboring Green Island (3.2% Asian), Watervliet (1.8% Asian), Cohoes (2.5% Asian), and Wynantskill (2.1% Asian). Troy is less Asian than neighboring Waterford (7.5% Asian).

Troy's Hispanic Population

5,276 residents of Troy, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Troy is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Troy ranks 341st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Troy is more Hispanic than neighboring Watervliet (9.3% Hispanic), Cohoes (8.4% Hispanic), Waterford (1.6% Hispanic), and Wynantskill (1.7% Hispanic). Troy is less Hispanic than neighboring Green Island (18.2% Hispanic).

Troy's Native American/Other Population

386 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Troy ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Troy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Green Island (0.1% Native American/Other), Watervliet (0% Native American/Other), Cohoes (0.7% Native American/Other), Waterford (0% Native American/Other), and Wynantskill (0.2% Native American/Other).

Troy's Multiracial Population

4,146 residents of Troy, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Troy is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Troy ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 6.8% to 8.1%.

Troy is more Multiracial than neighboring Green Island (6.4% Multiracial), Watervliet (4.9% Multiracial), Cohoes (7% Multiracial), Waterford (4.4% Multiracial), and Wynantskill (6.5% 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.