Troy
City in Pike County, Alabama
Troy is a city in Pike County, Alabama, with 17,727 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Banks, 7.7 miles E.
- 17,727residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 28.4 sq miland area · 73.6 km²
- 624 / sq mipopulation density
- 36082main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Troy
Troy is a city in and the county seat of Pike County, Alabama, United States. It was formally incorporated on February 4, 1843.
Between 1763 and 1783, the area where Troy sits was part of the colony of British West Florida. After 1783, the region fell under the jurisdiction of the newly created United States of America.
As of the 2020 census, its population was 17,727, down from 18,033 in 2010. The 2022 estimated population was 17,774. The City of Troy had previously been considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama. Troy is home to Troy University, the fourth-largest university in total enrollment in Alabama.
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Living in Troy
- Median household income
- $50,717
- Median home value
- $231,400
- Median rent
- $922/mo
- Median age
- 25.3
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Troy had 17,727 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,727 |
|---|---|
| Density | 624 per sq mi (241 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Troy at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Pike County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,727 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.42 sq mi (73.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8020° N, 85.9671° W |
| ZIP codes | 36082, 36079 |
| Official website | troyalabama.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0176920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Troy
- Banks7.7 mi E
- Brundidge10.5 mi SE
- Goshen10.8 mi SW
- Petrey14.3 mi W
- Glenwood15.1 mi SW
- Luverne18.6 mi W
- Rutledge20.4 mi W
- Ariton20.5 mi SE
- Clio21.9 mi E
- Brantley22.7 mi SW
- Louisville24.1 mi E
- Elba27.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Troy
What county is Troy in?
Troy is in Pike County, Alabama.
What is the population of Troy, AL?
17,727 people lived in Troy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Troy, AL?
The main ZIP code is 36082. Other ZIP codes: 36079.
What is the elevation of Troy?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Troy?
Banks (7.7 mi), Brundidge (10.5 mi), Goshen (10.8 mi), Petrey (14.3 mi), Glenwood (15.1 mi).
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