This article is about the city in Oakland County. For the township in Newaygo County, see Troy Township, Michigan.
Troy, Michigan
City
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Named forTroy, New York
MayorEthan Baker[1] (R)
ManagerFrank Nastasi
Established date1819
Settled1819
Established date 11827 (as Troy Township)
Organized1827 (as Troy Township)
Established date 21955
Incorporated1955
Unit prefImperial
Area total87.10 km²
Area land86.63 km²
Area water0.47 km²
Area total33.63 sq mi
Area land33.45 sq mi
Area water0.18 sq mi
Population as of2020
Population total87294
Population density1007.69 km²
Population density2609.92 sq mi
Population metro4296250 (Metro Detroit)
Time zoneEST (UTC−5)
Time zone (DST)EDT (UTC−4)
Elevation748 ft
Coordinates42°34′49″N 83°08′35″W
Elevation228 m
ZIP Codes48007, 48083–48085, 48098, 48099
Area codes248 and 947
FIPS code26-80700
GNIS feature ID1615125[2]
Websitetroymi.gov

Troy is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. A northern suburb of Detroit, Troy is located about 15 miles (24 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 87,294,[3] 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.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.64 square miles (87.13 km2), of which 33.47 square miles (86.69 km2) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) (0.51%) is water.[5]

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.

Racial and ethnic composition

Troy, Michigan – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000[6]Pop 2010[7][8]% 2000% 2010
White alone (NH)65,80958,869style='background: #ffffe6; |53,79381.29%72.70%style='background: #ffffe6; |61.62%
Black or African American alone (NH)1,6783,210style='background: #ffffe6; |3,4222.07%3.96%style='background: #ffffe6; |3.92%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)105124style='background: #ffffe6; |1080.13%0.15%style='background: #ffffe6; |0.12%
Asian alone (NH)10,71315,439style='background: #ffffe6; |23,78813.23%19.07%style='background: #ffffe6; |27.25%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)181style='background: #ffffe6; |90.02%0.00%style='background: #ffffe6; |0.01%
Other race alone (NH)79125style='background: #ffffe6; |3120.10%0.15%style='background: #ffffe6; |0.36%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1,3731,502style='background: #ffffe6; |2,9081.70%1.85%style='background: #ffffe6; |3.33%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1,1841,710style='background: #ffffe6; |2,9541.46%2.11%style='background: #ffffe6; |3.38%
Total80,95980,980style='background: #ffffe6; |87,294100.00%100.00%style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Troy had a population of 87,294. The population density was 2,609.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,007.7 /km2). There were 32,961 households, and 24,300 families living in the city.[9]

The median age was 41.6 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.5 males age 18 and over.[9]

Of the city's 32,961 households, 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 61.3% were married-couple households, 15.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% 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.[9]

There were 34,488 housing units, of which 4.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.4%.[9]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[10]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[11]
RaceNumberPercent
White54,29962.2%
Black or African American3,4844.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native1500.2%
Asian23,80527.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander90.0%
Some other race1,0881.2%
Two or more races4,4595.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)2,9543.4%

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 80,980 people, 30,703 households, and 22,443 families living in the city. The population density was 2,419.5 inhabitants per square mile (934.2 /km2). There were 32,907 housing units at an average density of 983.2 inhabitants per square mile (379.6 /km2). 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 2,413.9 inhabitants per square mile (932.0 /km2). There were 30,872 housing units at an average density of 920.5 inhabitants per square mile (355.4 /km2). 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.[13] The increase gave Troy the largest Asian-American population in the tri-county area, surpassing that of Detroit.[14]

Economy

See also: Economy of metropolitan Detroit

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.[citation needed] 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.[15]

Major companies

Further information: List of Michigan 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.[16]

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.[17]

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.[18]

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.[19] The city council appoints a City Manager, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city.

Federal, state, and county legislators

United States House of Representatives[20]
DistrictRepresentativePartySince
11thHaley StevensDemocratic2019
Michigan Senate[21][22]
DistrictSenatorPartySince
3rdStephanie ChangDemocratic2023
9thMichael WebberRepublican2023
Michigan House of Representatives[23][24]
DistrictRepresentativePartySince
56thSharon MacDonnellDemocratic2023
57thThomas KuhnRepublican2023
Oakland County Board of Commissioners[25]
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.[citation needed]

Primary and secondary schools

There are seven school districts serving Troy; however, Troy School District serves the majority of the city limits.[26][27] The district has twelve elementary schools, four middle schools, and two zoned high schools: Troy High School and Athens High School.

Three school districts have sizable portions of territory in Troy and operate at least one elementary school within the city: Avondale School District, in the north and northwestmost portion of the city; Birmingham City School District, in the southwestmost portion; and Warren Consolidated Schools, in the southeast, which operates Susick Elementary within the city.[27] In addition, two other school districts are located in part in Troy but have no schools within the city limits: Bloomfield Hills School District, with a portion of the northwest part of the city, and Royal Oak School District, which has a very small portion of the southern part of the city.[27] Finally, a small area of commercial property[citation needed] also in the south lies within the borders of Lamphere Public Schools[27]

The Troy School District also hosts the eastern campus of the International Academy. Private schools include Bethany Christian School, Brookfield Academy, Oakland Children's Academy, St. Mark Christian Academy and Troy Adventist Academy.[citation needed]

Media

In addition to The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, regional newspapers serving all of southeast Michigan, the city is served by the Daily Tribune[28] (published daily), the Observer & Eccentric[29] (which is published twice a week), the Troy Beacon (published every Thursday), the Troy Times,[30] and the Troy-Somerset Gazette and, most recently, Troy Patch.[31] The Troy Eccentric newspaper edition ceased publication in 2009.[32]

Transportation

Further information: Transportation in metropolitan Detroit, Roads and freeways in metropolitan Detroit and Mile Road System (Detroit)

Oakland-Troy Airport is a general aviation airport operated by Oakland County. It has a single 3,550 by 60 feet (1,080 by 18 m) paved runway and is described as an "executive" airport. It is located close to business, recreation and entertainment facilities.[33]

Troy Transit Center is located near the Oakland-Troy Airport and is served by Amtrak's Wolverine train and municipal buses.[34]

Big Beaver Airport operated in Troy from 1946 to 1995, and closed due to declining use and pressure to sell the land for commercial development.[35]

Interstate 75 passes through Troy.

Notable people

See also

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