Troy town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Troy town is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 1,915. It ranks as the 222nd most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Troy town is 36.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Troy town is $52,656. This is 22% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $110,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Troy town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Troy town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Troy town, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.