Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Troy, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,844

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.6%1,838

Hispanic/Latino

28.6%812

Two or More

3.2%92

Black

2.4%68

Other

1.2%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%143

High School Diploma

21.8%400

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%143

Some College (1+ yr)

21.6%397

Associate's Degree

11.4%210

Bachelor's Degree

18%331

Master's Degree

3.3%61

Professional Degree

0.2%4

Doctorate

0.5%10

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,500

Median Renti

$1,324

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.4%636

Renter-Occupied

34.6%337

Total Units

1,001

Homeownership

65.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%41

$50K–$100K

6.6%42

$100K–$150K

3.8%24

$150K–$200K

32.7%208

$200K–$300K

26.3%167

$300K–$500K

11.3%72

$500K–$1M

12.9%82

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

103

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

9.5%95

2010–2019

29%290

2000–2009

12.2%122

1990–1999

3.8%38

1980–1989

15.3%153

1970–1979

18.3%183

1960–1969

2.2%22

1950–1959

3%30

1940–1949

1.1%11

1939 or earlier

5.7%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

87.8%854

Utility Gas

10.5%102

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%11

Solar

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,311

Mean Household Incomei

$93,140

Per Capita Incomei

$32,001

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

1,329

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%16

$10K–$15K

3.9%38

$15K–$20K

1.2%12

$20K–$25K

1.1%11

$25K–$30K

5.4%53

$30K–$35K

1.6%16

$35K–$40K

7.3%71

$40K–$45K

0.3%3

$45K–$50K

0.8%8

$50K–$60K

4.7%46

$60K–$75K

12.1%118

$75K–$100K

22.4%218

$100K–$125K

13.5%131

$125K–$150K

10.4%101

$150K–$200K

4%39

$200K+

9.5%92

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

923.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,209

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,255

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

185(9.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured