Troy, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Troy, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Troy | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,033 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4615.5 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.8 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 21,265 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Troy grew by 6.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 51,033 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Troy is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 31.4% of residents. That is 10.9 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 16,042 31.4% +10.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,220 22.0% -0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,804 17.3% -3.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,513 12.8% -4.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Troy and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% New York 51.3%
- Men 49.5% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Troy has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Troy | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,966 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.05% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Troy is about 32% lower than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Troy | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $95,333 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,175 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 37.4% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Troy is about 6.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,175 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Troy spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 152 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Troy | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.2 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.5 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 152 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,709 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,443 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,860 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Troy is 18 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Troy has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Troy | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Troy has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Troy | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Troy, New York.
How big is Troy, New York by population?
About 51,033 people live in Troy, New York, in 21,265 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 33.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Troy, New York?
Averaged over its land area, Troy, New York has 4,615 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 53 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Troy, New York?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($95,333 against $58,966), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,175 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Troy, New York?
Unemployment in Troy, New York is 9.1%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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