About Troy

Troy is a tiny town located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 97 people and just one neighborhood, Troy is the 272nd largest community in South Carolina.

Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Troy is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 40.4% of the Troy workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 24.7%. Overall, Troy is a town of professionals, production and manufacturing workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Troy who work in office and administrative support jobs (15.38%), teaching (11.54%), and architecture and engineering (7.69%).

As is often the case in a small town, Troy doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Troy Information and Demographics

The overall education level of Troy is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 14.96%: 23.29% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Troy in 2000 was $15,502, which is middle income relative to South Carolina, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $62,008 for a family of four.

Troy is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Troy home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Troy is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Troy include Scotch-Irish, European, German, Irish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Troy is English.