Troy, NC

Troy, North Carolina

Troy, North Carolina, in Montgomery county, is 38 miles E of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 54 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina. As of the year 2000 census, 3,430 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 32% of adults are married. Troy is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 46% of Troy is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the town.

Troy is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $33,984.

Political Inclinations

Troy residents donated more money ($6,900) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Troy Housing

An estimated 47% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Troy offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Troy, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Troy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Troy, NC

Comparing Troy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Troy Almanac

Troy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Troy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Troy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Troy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Troy Colleges

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Montgomery Community College

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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