Troy, Michigan

{{About|the city in Oakland County|the township in Newaygo County|Troy Township, Michigan}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Troy, Michigan | official_name = | settlement_type = City | motto = {{force singular}} ''The City of Tomorrow, Today'' | image_skyline = Troy Skyline looking east fr Coolidge Hwy and Big Beaver Rd.jpg | image_caption = View of the business district alongside Big Beaver Road | image_flag = Flag of Troy, Michigan.svg | image_seal = Seal of Troy, Michigan.svg | image_blank_emblem = Logo of Troy, Michigan.svg | blank_emblem_type = Logo | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 11 | mapframe-point = none | pushpin_map = Michigan#USA | pushpin_label_position = left | pushpin_label = Troy | pushpin_map_caption = Location within the state of Michigan##Location within the United States | pushpin_relief = yes | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_name1 = Michigan | subdivision_name2 = Oakland | government_type = Council–manager | named_for = Troy, New York | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = Ethan Baker<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Ethan_Baker |title = Ethan Baker}}</ref> (R) | leader_title1 = Manager | leader_name1 = Frank Nastasi | established_date = 1819 | established_title = Settled | established_date1 = 1827 (as Troy Township) | established_title1 = Organized | established_date2 = 1955 | established_title2 = Incorporated | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_26.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 21, 2022}}</ref> | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 87.10 | area_land_km2 = 86.63 | area_water_km2 = 0.47 | area_total_sq_mi = 33.63 | area_land_sq_mi = 33.45 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.18 | population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 87294 | population_density_km2 = 1007.69 | population_density_sq_mi = 2609.92 | population_metro = 4296250 (Metro Detroit) | timezone = EST | utc_offset = −5 | timezone_DST = EDT | utc_offset_DST = −4 | elevation_ft = 748 | coordinates = {{coord|42|34|49|N|83|08|35|W|region:US-MI_type:city|display=inline,title}} | elevation_m = 228 | postal_code_type = ZIP Codes | postal_code = 48007, 48083–48085, 48098, 48099 | area_codes = 248 and 947 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 26-80700 | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 1615125<ref>{{Cite GNIS|1615125|Troy}}</ref> | website = {{URL|https://troymi.gov}} | footnotes = | pop_est_footnotes = | pop_est_as_of = | population_est = }}

'''Troy''' is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. A northern suburb of Detroit, Troy is located about {{convert|15|mi|km|spell=}} north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 87,294,<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Troy city, Michigan |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/troycitymichigan |accessdate=2022-07-19 |publisher=Census.gov}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.troyhistoricvillage.org/october-30-why-name-a-city-troy/|title=Why Name a City Troy? |publisher=TroyHistoricVillage|date=October 30, 2015}}</ref>

==Geography== According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|33.64|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|33.47|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.17|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (0.51%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019111423/http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-24.pdf |archive-date=2012-10-19 |url-status=live|title=Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing | date = September 2012|publisher = United States Census Bureau| work = 2010 United States census| access-date = May 1, 2020|page=37 Michigan}}</ref>

===Climate=== {{Weather box |single line=1  |location=Troy, Michigan (48098) |Jan record high F=66 |Feb record high F=71 |Mar record high F=78 |Apr record high F=87 |May record high F=92 |Jun record high F=102 |Jul record high F=104 |Aug record high F=101 |Sep record high F=98 |Oct record high F=90 |Nov record high F=79 |Dec record high F=64 |year record high F=104 |Jan high F=34 |Feb high F=35 |Mar high F=46 |Apr high F=60 |May high F=72 |Jun high F=81 |Jul high F=85 |Aug high F=83 |Sep high F=76 |Oct high F=63 |Nov high F=50 |Dec high F=38 |year high F= |Jan low F=22 |Feb low F=22 |Mar low F=30 |Apr low F=40 |May low F=52 |Jun low F=62 |Jul low F=66 |Aug low F=65 |Sep low F=58 |Oct low F=47 |Nov low F=36 |Dec low F=28 |year low F= |Jan record low F = -21 |Feb record low F = -12 |Mar record low F = -5 |Apr record low F = 8 |May record low F = 24 |Jun record low F = 34 |Jul record low F = 41 |Aug record low F = 40 |Sep record low F = 31 |Oct record low F = 19 |Nov record low F = 2 |Dec record low F = -11 |year record low F= -21 |precipitation colour=green |Jan precipitation inch=1.77 |Feb precipitation inch=2.02 |Mar precipitation inch=2.18 |Apr precipitation inch=2.75 |May precipitation inch=3.16 |Jun precipitation inch=3.25 |Jul precipitation inch=2.86 |Aug precipitation inch=2.88 |Sep precipitation inch=3.10 |Oct precipitation inch=2.97 |Nov precipitation inch=2.75 |Dec precipitation inch=2.20 |year precipitation inch= |source 1=Intellicast<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intellicast.com/Local/History.aspx?location=USMI0834 |title=Troy Historic Averages in Michigan (48098) |publisher=Intellicast |access-date=January 20, 2013 }}</ref> }}

==Demographics== {{US Census population | 1960 = 19402 | 1970 = 39419 | 1980 = 67102 | 1990 = 72884 | 2000 = 80959 | 2010 = 80980 | 2020 = 87294 | estyear = 2024 | estimate = 89209 | align-fn = center | footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 23, 2014}}</ref> 2018 Estimate<ref name="2018 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2018/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 8, 2018}}</ref> | align = right }} [[File:Woodside_Bible_Church,_Troy,_MI_USA,_April_2016.jpg|thumb|Woodside Bible Church]]

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=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |+'''Troy, Michigan – Racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''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<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Troy city, Michigan|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US2680700&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> !Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Troy city, Michigan|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US2680700&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> !{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Troy city, Michigan|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US2680700&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> !% 2000 !% 2010 !{{partial|% 2020}} |- |White alone (NH) |65,809 |58,869 |style='background: #ffffe6; |53,793 |81.29% |72.70% |style='background: #ffffe6; |61.62% |- |Black or African American alone (NH) |1,678 |3,210 |style='background: #ffffe6; |3,422 |2.07% |3.96% |style='background: #ffffe6; |3.92% |- |Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) |105 |124 |style='background: #ffffe6; |108 |0.13% |0.15% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.12% |- |Asian alone (NH) |10,713 |15,439 |style='background: #ffffe6; |23,788 |13.23% |19.07% |style='background: #ffffe6; |27.25% |- |Pacific Islander alone (NH) |18 |1 |style='background: #ffffe6; |9 |0.02% |0.00% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.01% |- |Other race alone (NH) |79 |125 |style='background: #ffffe6; |312 |0.10% |0.15% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.36% |- |Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) |1,373 |1,502 |style='background: #ffffe6; |2,908 |1.70% |1.85% |style='background: #ffffe6; |3.33% |- |Hispanic or Latino (any race) |1,184 |1,710 |style='background: #ffffe6; |2,954 |1.46% |2.11% |style='background: #ffffe6; |3.38% |- |'''Total''' |'''80,959''' |'''80,980''' |style='background: #ffffe6; |'''87,294''' |'''100.00%''' |'''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 {{Convert|2609.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 32,961 households, and 24,300 families living in the city.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A80700&in=state%3A26|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 10, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

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.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

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.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

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%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A80700&in=state%3A26|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 10, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" |+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A80700&in=state%3A26|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 10, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> ! Race !! Number !! Percent |- | White || 54,299 || 62.2% |- | Black or African American || 3,484 || 4.0% |- | American Indian and Alaska Native || 150 || 0.2% |- | Asian || 23,805 || 27.3% |- | Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 9 || 0.0% |- | Some other race || 1,088 || 1.2% |- | Two or more races || 4,459 || 5.1% |- | ''Hispanic or Latino (of any race)'' || 2,954 || 3.4% |}

===2010 census=== As of the census<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-11-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 80,980 people, 30,703 households, and 22,443 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2419.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 32,907 housing units at an average density of {{convert|983.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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 {{convert|2,413.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 30,872 housing units at an average density of {{convert|920.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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.<ref>Metzger, Kurt and Jason Booza. "[http://www.cus.wayne.edu/content/publications/Asians7.pdf Asians in the United States, Michigan and Metropolitan Detroit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109050601/http://www.cus.wayne.edu/content/publications/Asians7.pdf |date=2013-11-09 }}." Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State University. January 2002 Working Paper Series, No. 7. p. 7. Retrieved on November 6, 2013.</ref> The increase gave Troy the largest Asian-American population in the tri-county area, surpassing that of Detroit.<ref name=MetzgerBoozap10>Metzger, Kurt and Jason Booza. "[http://www.cus.wayne.edu/content/publications/Asians7.pdf Asians in the United States, Michigan and Metropolitan Detroit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109050601/http://www.cus.wayne.edu/content/publications/Asians7.pdf |date=2013-11-09 }}." Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State University. January 2002 Working Paper Series, No. 7. p. 10. Retrieved on November 6, 2013.</ref>

==Economy== {{See also|Economy of metropolitan Detroit}} [[File:SomersetCollectionNorth's gazebo.jpg|thumb|upright|Somerset Collection is a shopping mall located in Troy.]]

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|date=July 2024}} 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.<ref>Thakkar, Ketan. "[https://web.archive.org/web/20140313172235/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-25/news/34082517_1_rajan-wadhera-mahindra-usa-technical-centre Mahindra & Mahindra opens technical centre in Troy, Michigan]." ''The Economic Times''. September 25, 2012. Retrieved on November 6, 2013.</ref>

===Major companies=== {{Further|List of Michigan companies}} [[File:Topoftroy2007.JPG|thumb|upright|The Top of Troy is the tallest building in the city.]]

* Aptiv * Altair Engineering * Behr America * Canadian National Railway (Traded as Grand Trunk Western) * Champion Homes * Flagstar Bank * Inteva Products * J. D. Power and Associates * Kelly Services * The Kresge Foundation * Magna Powertrain * Meritor * North American Bancard * Olga's Kitchen * Plex Systems * Rexair * Saleen Special Vehicles * SRG Global * Syntel * Talascend * Tyler Technologies * ViSalus * Ziebart * HTC Global Services

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2014/10/19/old-kmart-headquarters-update/17472987/|title=Little action at old Kmart headquarters|author=JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press|date=19 October 2014|work=Detroit Free Press}}</ref>

==Arts and culture== [[File:Troy Historic Village.jpg|thumb|Troy Historic Village]]

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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.troyhistoricvillage.org|title=Welcome To The Troy Historic Village|work=Troy Historic Village}}</ref>

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.<ref>"[http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/metropolises Metropolises]" ([https://archive.today/20140209064802/http://www.goarch.org/archdiocese/metropolises Archive]). Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Retrieved on February 9, 2014. "Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit 2560 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084"</ref>

==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.<ref>https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/elections/ethan-baker-elected-troy-mayor-in-landslide-says-voters-spoke-about-accountability/article_cbdd4ae6-00d4-11ea-ae96-e7028d90e418.amp.html {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> The city council appoints a City Manager, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city.

===Federal, state, and county legislators=== {| class="wikitable" |+United States House of Representatives<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendrickson |first=Clara |date=2024-11-05 |title=US Rep. Haley Stevens reelected to another 2-year term in Congress, defeating Nick Somberg |url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/05/us-rep-haley-stevens-reelected/75807876007/ |access-date= |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}}</ref> !District !Representative !Party !Since |- |11th |Haley Stevens | {{Party shading/Democratic}} |Democratic |2019 |} {| class="wikitable" |+Michigan Senate<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Michigan State Senate Districts (Linden) |url=https://data.michigan.gov/download/i67p-mi6f/application%2Fpdf |website=Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Senators |url=https://senate.michigan.gov/senators/senators/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Michigan Senate}}</ref> !District !Senator !Party !Since |- |3rd |Stephanie Chang | {{Party shading/Democratic}} |Democratic |2023 |- |9th |Michael Webber | {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican |2023 |} {| class="wikitable" |+Michigan House of Representatives<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Michigan State House Districts (Hickory) |url=https://data.michigan.gov/download/fjje-2wv6/application%2Fpdf |website=Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-07 |title=2024 MI State House General Election Results |url=https://www.freep.com/elections/results/2024-11-05/michigan/state-house |access-date= |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en}}</ref> !District !Representative !Party !Since |- |56th |Sharon MacDonnell | {{Party shading/Democratic}} |Democratic |2023 |- |57th |Thomas Kuhn | {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican |2023 |} {| class="wikitable" |+Oakland County Board of Commissioners<ref>{{Cite web |title=Commissioner Districts |url=https://oakgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4f848e8372074b6b864d919929127fe4 |access-date= |website=Oakland County |via=ArcGIS}}</ref> !District !Commissioner !Party !Since |- |1 |Dave Woodward | {{Party shading/Democratic}} |Democratic |2005 |- |2 |Penny Luebs | {{Party shading/Democratic}} |Democratic |2019 |- |3 |Ann Erickson Gault | {{Party shading/Democratic}} |Democratic |2023 |}

==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|date=January 2024}}

===Primary and secondary schools=== There are seven school districts serving Troy; however, Troy School District serves the majority of the city limits.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cityoftroy.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=55db916864ba43e0b15fd3470f67e4ef|title=Troy School District Boundaries|author=|website=www.cityoftroy.maps.arcgis.com|access-date=October 6, 2018}}</ref><ref name=OaklandCoSDs>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st26_mi/c26125_oakland/DC10SD_C26125_001.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508030144/http://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/sch_dist/st26_mi/c26125_oakland/DC10SD_C26125_001.pdf |archive-date=2014-05-08 |url-status=live|title=SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Oakland County, MI|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2021-03-02}}</ref> 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.<ref name=OaklandCoSDs/> 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.<ref name=OaklandCoSDs/> Finally, a small area of commercial property{{citation needed|date=March 2021}} also in the south lies within the borders of Lamphere Public Schools<ref name=OaklandCoSDs/>

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|date=July 2024}}

==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''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailytribune.com/index.shtml |title=The Daily Tribune - Latest News, Sports, Opinion, Entertainment, Business, Life |access-date=2017-07-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220035235/http://www.dailytribune.com/index.shtml |archive-date=2012-02-20 }}</ref> (published daily), the ''Observer & Eccentric''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.homecomm.net/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage |title=Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies in Michigan |website=www.homecomm.net |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210194410/http://www.homecomm.net/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage |archive-date=10 February 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> (which is published twice a week), the ''Troy Beacon'' (published every Thursday), the ''Troy Times'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.candgnews.com/|title=C & G Newspapers - Every Home, Every Week!|work=C&G Newspapers}}</ref> and the ''Troy-Somerset Gazette'' and, most recently, ''Troy Patch''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://troy.patch.com/|title=Troy, MI Patch - Local News, Community, Sports, Shopping, Restaurants, Things To Do|work=Troy, Michigan Patch}}</ref> The ''Troy Eccentric'' newspaper edition ceased publication in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/five-eccentric-newspapers-to-cease-publication-may-31-61798607.html|title=Five Eccentric Newspapers to Cease Publication May 31|author=Observer & Eccentric Newspapers|date=13 April 2009|website=Prnewswire.com}}</ref>

==Transportation== {{Further|Transportation in metropolitan Detroit|Roads and freeways in metropolitan Detroit|Mile Road System (Detroit)}}

Oakland-Troy Airport is a general aviation airport operated by Oakland County. It has a single {{convert|3,550|x|60|ft|m}} paved runway and is described as an "executive" airport. It is located close to business, recreation and entertainment facilities.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oakgov.com/aviation/ota/ |title=Oakland/Troy Airport |website=Oakgov.com |access-date=2017-07-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114184839/https://www.oakgov.com/aviation/ota/ |archive-date=2016-11-14 }}</ref>

Troy Transit Center is located near the Oakland-Troy Airport and is served by Amtrak's ''Wolverine'' train and municipal buses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laitner |first=Bill |date=2014-09-23 |title=Troy's new rail station, unlocked from dispute, to open |url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2014/09/23/troy-transit-center/16116155/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528170338/https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2014/09/23/troy-transit-center/16116155/ |archive-date=2023-05-28 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=Detroit Free Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airfieldsfreeman.com/MI/Airfields_MI_Detroit_NW.htm#bigbeaver|title=Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Michigan, Northwest Detroit area|website=www.airfieldsfreeman.com}}</ref>

Interstate 75 passes through Troy.

==Notable people== * Ken Appledorn, actor * Jon Berti, professional baseball player for the Chicago Cubs, born in Troy * George Blaha, play-by-play announcer, Detroit Pistons * Chan-Jin Chung, professor and founder of Robofest * Chuck Collins, philanthropist and author * Sean Collins, NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals * Marisa DiGrande, soccer player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marisa Viggiano |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/players/marisa-viggiano/ |access-date=March 8, 2025 |website=Orlando City}}</ref> * Rick Ferrell, Hall of Fame baseball player, lived in Troy * Hunter Foster, Tony Award-nominated Broadway actor/singer * Sutton Foster, Tony Award-winning actress, singer and dancer * Kenny Goins, basketball player for Atomerőmű SE, formerly played for Michigan State * Ellen Hollman, film and television actress * Robert J. Huber, mayor of Troy from 1959 to 1964, state senator and congressman * Christopher W. Jones Chemical Engineer. Researcher of catalysis and carbon dioxide capture. * Ron Keselowski, racing driver * Martin Klebba, actor, known from the ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' films and ''Scrubs'' * Haley Kopmeyer, former goalkeeper for Seattle Reign FC * Taylor Kornieck, soccer player for San Diego Wave FC and the United States national team<ref>{{Cite web |last=orlandocitysc |title=Taylor Kornieck {{!}} Orlando City |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/players/taylor-kornieck/ |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=orlandocitysc |language=en}}</ref> * Steve McCatty, former MLB pitcher and coach * Ivana Miličević, television and film actress * Tomo Miličević, guitarist, Thirty Seconds to Mars * Bridget Regan, musician, Flogging Molly * Rucka Rucka Ali, rapper best known for black comedy style parody songs on YouTube * Israa Seblani, Lebanese doctor and survivor of the 2020 Beirut explosion * Hugh W. Sloan Jr., Watergate figure * Natalie Viggiano, soccer player * Carolyn Warmus, high-profile killer * We Came as Romans, rock band * Steven Yeun, Academy Award-nominated actor, known for his role in ''The Walking Dead''

==References== {{Reflist|30em}} [https://www.dailytribune.com/sports/troy-residents-call-to-keep-politics-out-of-aug-library/article_f4d5705f-3faf-56c1-a67a-c6600013a9bd.html Troy residents call to keep politics out of Aug. 2 library vote] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021183111/https://www.dailytribune.com/sports/troy-residents-call-to-keep-politics-out-of-aug-library/article_f4d5705f-3faf-56c1-a67a-c6600013a9bd.html |date=2019-10-21 }}

==External links== {{Commons category}} {{Wikivoyage|Troy (Michigan)}} * {{official website|https://troymi.gov/}}

{{Geographic Location | Center = Troy | North = Rochester Hills | Northwest = Auburn Hills | Northeast = Shelby Township | East = Sterling Heights | Southeast = Warren | South = Clawson, Royal Oak, Madison Heights | Southwest = Birmingham | West = Birmingham, Bloomfield Township }} {{Troy, Michigan}} {{Oakland County, Michigan}} {{Metro Detroit}} {{Michigan}} {{Authority control}}

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