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Troy, TX


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Troy, Texas

Troy, Texas, in Bell county, is 7 miles N of Temple, Texas (center to center) and 70 miles N of Austin, Texas. The city is included in the Killeen - Temple metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,378 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 62% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $42,188.

Political Inclinations

Troy residents donated more money ($10) 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 city.

Troy Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Troy, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Troy Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Troy Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Troy, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens24
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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