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Troy, AL

Founded 1838Pike CountyElev. 165 m
Population
17,733
Median home
$214,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Troy

Troy is home to roughly 17,733 residents. Troy was founded in 1838 and sits in Pike County. The median age is 24.7 and the median household income is $47,595. Homes carry a median value of $214,100, and about 47% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.4%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,733
Median age
24.7
Median household income
$47,595
Per-capita income
$27,291
Poverty rate
26.1%
High-school grad or higher
92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
17.7 min
Work from home
3.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black40.8%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.9%
Service21%
Sales & office19%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$214,100
Median gross rent
$943/mo
Owner-occupied
47.2%
Median year built
1992
Households
6,333
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Troy has 7 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Alternative Learning CenterHighGrades 612
Charles Henderson High SchoolHighGrades 912
Pike County Alternative Learning CenterHighGrades 512
TroyPike Center For TechnologyHighGrades 812
TroyPike Regional Center For TechnologyHighGrades 1012
Charles Henderson MiddleMiddleGrades 78
Troy Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% above national
Troy488
Alabama405
United States386
25% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime71% above national
Troy3,337
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
37% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Troy Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Troy.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Pike County
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Troy is in Pike County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Troy was founded in 1838 and sits in Pike County. Elevation ~165 m.

Population trend
19K017,73318502024
Map of Troy
Troy, AL
Where Troy is
HuntsvilleBirminghamMontgomeryMobileTuscaloosaHooverTroy
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Troy High School
Notable people from Troy
John LewisWillie DavenportPinetop SmithJean SassonManuel H. JohnsonOliver C. WileyCornelius GriffinGwen BinghamJesse Hill FordArt Stringer
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Nearby cities
Enterprise (34 mi)Montgomery (42 mi)Dothan (51 mi)Prattville (53 mi)Millbrook (54 mi)Auburn (62 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Troy, AL (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Troy, Alabama.

Kenneth Lamar Wilson, 52
Troy · Pike County · 36081
AKA Kennth Lamar Wilson, Chuckie X Wilson
Daniel Jay Smith, 56
Troy · Pike County · 36081
AKA Danny Smith, X Danny
Christopher Chad Walker, 42
Troy · Pike County · 36081
Michael Deon Walker, 41
Troy · Pike County · 36081
AKA Michael Walker, Michael D Walker
Michael Edward Smith, 78
Troy · Pike County · 36081
AKA Mike Smith
John William Baker, 74
Troy · Pike County · 36081
AKA Bubba Baker
James Cecil Thomas, 53
Troy · Pike County · 36079
AKA James C Thomas

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Troy — frequently asked

What is the population of Troy, Alabama?
Troy has a population of about 17,733, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Troy?
The median home value in Troy is $214,100, and the median gross rent is $943/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Troy safe? What is the crime rate?
Troy Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 488 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Troy face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pike County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, drought.
How many schools are in Troy?
Troy has 7 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Troy?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Troy. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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