Troy
City in Rensselaer County, New York
Troy is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, with 51,401 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Island, 1.2 miles NW.
- 51,401residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 10.4 sq miland area · 26.8 km²
- 4,963 / sq mipopulation density
- 12183main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Troy
Troy is a city in and the county seat of Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It is located on the western edge of the county, on the eastern bank of the Hudson River just northeast of the capital city of Albany. At the 2020 census, the population of Troy was 51,401. Troy has close ties to Albany and nearby Schenectady. The three cities form a region called the Capital District, which has a population of 1.24 million.
The area had long been occupied by the Mohican Indian tribe, but Dutch settlement began in the mid-17th century. The Dutch colony was conquered by the English in 1664, renamed Troy in 1789 and was incorporated as a town in 1791. Due to the confluence of major waterways and a geography that supported water power, the American Industrial Revolution took hold in this area, making Troy reputedly the fourth-wealthiest city in America around the turn of the 20th century. As a result, Troy is noted for its Victorian architecture. Troy is home to a number of institutions of higher learning, including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hudson Valley Community College and Russell Sage College.
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Living in Troy
- Median household income
- $58,477
- Median home value
- $206,500
- Median rent
- $1,175/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Troy had 51,401 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51,401 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,963 per sq mi (1,916 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Troy at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 51,401 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.36 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7358° N, 73.6753° W |
| ZIP codes | 12183, 12189 |
| Official website | troyny.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3675484 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Troy
- Green Island1.2 mi NW
- Watervliet1.8 mi SW
- Cohoes3.0 mi NW
- Wynantskill3.6 mi SE
- Latham3.8 mi W
- Waterford3.9 mi N
- Siena College4.0 mi W
- Menands4.1 mi SW
- Loudonville4.8 mi W
- Rensselaer6.7 mi SW
- Roessleville6.7 mi SW
- Poestenkill6.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Troy
What county is Troy in?
Troy is in Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the population of Troy, NY?
51,401 people lived in Troy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Troy, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12183. Other ZIP codes: 12189.
What is the elevation of Troy?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Troy?
Green Island (1.2 mi), Watervliet (1.8 mi), Cohoes (3.0 mi), Wynantskill (3.6 mi), Latham (3.8 mi).
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