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Troy, TN


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Troy, Tennessee

Troy, Tennessee, in Obion county, is 53 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 96 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 1,273 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $38,500.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Troy.

Troy Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Troy, 97% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Troy Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Troy, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Women56
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime56
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