Troy, SC Demographics

A map of Troy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	171	65	96.6%	78.3%
Multiracial	6	2	3.4%	2.4%
Black	0	15	0.0%	18.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Troy, South Carolina has an estimated population of 177, a dramatic increase from the 83 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.6% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina 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 35.3% in 2020 and 6.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Troy is ranked the 417th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 459th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Troy's White Population

171 residents of Troy, or 96.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Troy is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Troy ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's White population has grown by an estimated 163.1%. White residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 78.3% to 96.6%.

Troy is more White than neighboring Bradley (25.6% White), McCormick (24.1% White), Plum Branch (93.7% White), Promised Land (0% White), and Willington (0% White).

Troy's Black Population

0 residents of Troy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Troy is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Troy ranks 288th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 18.1% to 0.0%.

Troy is less Black than neighboring Bradley (74.4% Black), McCormick (69% Black), Plum Branch (6.3% Black), Promised Land (100% Black), and Willington (100% Black).

Troy's Asian Population

0 residents of Troy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Troy is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Troy ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Troy is less Asian than neighboring McCormick (0.1% Asian).

Troy's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Troy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Troy is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Troy ranks 412th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Troy's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Troy is less Hispanic than neighboring McCormick (1.6% Hispanic).

Troy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Troy, or 0.0% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Troy ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Troy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Troy is less Native American/Other than neighboring McCormick (0.4% Native American/Other).

Troy's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Troy, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Troy is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Troy ranks 370th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Troy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Troy's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.4%.

Troy is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradley (0% Multiracial), Plum Branch (0% Multiracial), Promised Land (0% Multiracial), and Willington (0% Multiracial). Troy is less Multiracial than neighboring McCormick (4.8% 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.