Troy, Michigan


Troy is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Troy is located about north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 87,294, making Troy the largest community in Oakland County and 13th-most populous municipality in the state.
Troy was organized as a township in 1827, and sections of the township were later incorporated into the cities of Birmingham, Clawson, and Royal Oak. The remainder of the township was incorporated as the city of Troy in 1955.

History

The earliest recorded purchases of land in what was known as Troy Township occurred in 1819. A couple of years later, a settlement known as Troy Corners was established due to Johnson Niles buying 160 acres in the region. The area is currently the north-central area of Troy. In 1827, Troy Township was established. In 1955, Troy was officially incorporated primarily as a strategy for preventing border cities from taking more land. This also helped to establish more robust city services for Troy residents, whose numbers increased rapidly during this time due to Detroiters fleeing the city for the surrounding suburbs.
It was named after Troy, New York and the ancient city of Troy as many of the early settlers, as in much of Michigan, originated from New York.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Climate

Demographics

According to a 2018 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $96,864, and the median income for a family was $113,640. Males had a median income of $72,005 versus $52,365 for females. The per capita income for the city was $46,664. About 5.1% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 87,294 people, 33,822 households, and 24,300 families living in the city. The population density was. There were 34,953 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 62.2% White, 4.0% African American, 0% Native American, 27.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 33,822 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2000Pop 2010% 2000% 2010
White alone 65,80958,86953,79381.29%72.70%61.62%
Black or African American alone 1,6783,2103,4222.07%3.96%3.92%
Native American or Alaska Native alone 1051241080.13%0.15%0.12%
Asian alone 10,71315,43923,78813.23%19.07%27.25%
Pacific Islander alone 18190.02%0.00%0.01%
Other race alone 791253120.10%0.15%0.36%
Mixed race or Multiracial 1,3731,5022,9081.70%1.85%3.33%
Hispanic or Latino 1,1841,7102,9541.46%2.11%3.38%
Total80,95980,98087,294100.00%100.00%100.00%

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 80,980 people, 30,703 households, and 22,443 families living in the city. The population density was. There were 32,907 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 74.1% White, 4.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 19.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 30,703 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

From the census of 2000, there were 80,959 people, 30,018 households, and 21,883 families living in the city. The population density was. There were 30,872 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the city was 82.30% White, 2.09% African American, 0.15% Native American, 13.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 30,018 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the city 26.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
From 1990 to 2000, of all of the municipalities in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, Troy had the highest numeric growth in the Asian population. It had 4,932 Asians according to the 1990 U.S. Census and 10,730 according to the 2000 U.S. Census, an increase of 5,798. The increase gave Troy the largest Asian-American population in the tri-county area, surpassing that of Detroit.

Economy

Troy is a center of business, particularly in the automotive and financial sectors. Troy has the second-highest cumulative property value in Michigan, second only to Detroit. Troy is home to the Somerset Collection mall, featuring a skywalk and over 180 stores, and the Oakland Mall. The Top of Troy is the city's tallest building with offices of PNC Financial Services.
In 2012 Mahindra & Mahindra opened a technical center in Troy.

Major companies

Arbor Drugs was headquartered in Troy until it was acquired by CVS Corporation in 1998. Frank's Nursery & Crafts was an arts and crafts chain headquartered in Troy. Kmart was headquartered in Troy until it acquired Sears in 2005. Its former headquarters is 3100 W. Big Beaver Road.

Arts and culture

The Troy Historic Village is a collection of historical museums and structures chronicling Troy's history. The village has ten extant structures which patrons may enter and observe, including an 18th-century schoolhouse and estate, a general store, a blacksmith's shop, a church and pastor's home, and the old city hall.
Kensington Community Church and Woodside Bible Church are two of the largest Protestant churches in the United States. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Metropolis of Detroit is headquartered in Troy.

Government

Troy uses the council–manager form of government, and thus is governed by a city council consisting of a mayor and six council members. The current mayor is Ethan Baker, who was elected to a four-year term on November 5, 2019. The city council appoints a City Manager, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city.

Federal, state, and county legislators

DistrictSenatorPartySince
3rdStephanie ChangDemocratic2023
9thMichael WebberRepublican2023

DistrictCommissionerPartySince
1Dave WoodwardDemocratic2005
2Penny LuebsDemocratic2019
3Ann Erickson GaultDemocratic2023

Education

Colleges and universities

Troy is the location of Walsh College, a business school, as well as branches of the University of Phoenix, Northwood University, Central Michigan University, Spring Arbor University, International Academy of Design and Technology, and Michigan State University.