Troy, OH Demographics
A map of Troy's Population by Race
Troy, Ohio has an estimated population of 26,842, a slight increase from the 26,305 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.0% Asian, 3.3% Black, 2.9% 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 27.8% in 2020 and 29.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Troy is ranked the 57th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Troy's White Population
22,390 residents of Troy, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Troy is higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Troy ranks 1022nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Troy's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 84.6% to 83.4%.
Troy is less White than neighboring Tipp City (92.6% White), Casstown (96.5% White), Piqua (90.1% White), Pleasant Hill (91.7% White), and Ludlow Falls (93.3% White).
Troy's Black Population
877 residents of Troy, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Troy is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Troy ranks 217th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.3%.
Troy is more Black than neighboring Tipp City (0.3% Black), Casstown (0% Black), Piqua (2.5% Black), Pleasant Hill (0.2% Black), and Ludlow Falls (0% Black).
Troy's Asian Population
1,073 residents of Troy, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Troy is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Troy ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. Asian residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.0%.
Troy is more Asian than neighboring Tipp City (2.3% Asian), Casstown (0% Asian), Piqua (0.5% Asian), Pleasant Hill (0% Asian), and Ludlow Falls (0% Asian).
Troy's Hispanic Population
786 residents of Troy, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Troy is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Troy ranks 475th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.
Troy is more Hispanic than neighboring Tipp City (1% Hispanic), Casstown (0% Hispanic), Piqua (1.7% Hispanic), Pleasant Hill (1.7% Hispanic), and Ludlow Falls (1% Hispanic).
Troy's Native American/Other Population
130 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Troy ranks 430th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Troy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tipp City (0% Native American/Other), Casstown (0% Native American/Other), Pleasant Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Ludlow Falls (0% Native American/Other). Troy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Piqua (0.6% Native American/Other).
Troy's Multiracial Population
1,586 residents of Troy, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Troy is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Troy ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.9%.
Troy is more Multiracial than neighboring Tipp City (3.8% Multiracial), Casstown (3.5% Multiracial), Piqua (4.6% Multiracial), and Ludlow Falls (5.7% Multiracial). Troy is less Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Hill (6.4% 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.