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Troy, OH


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Troy, Ohio

Troy, Ohio, in Miami county, is 19 miles N of Dayton, Ohio (center to center) and 62 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is included in the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 21,999 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $46,889.

Political Inclinations

Troy residents donated more money ($9,415) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Troy Housing

An estimated 60% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Troy, 96% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Troy Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Troy Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Troy, OH

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built48

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