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Troy, Michigan

Coordinates: 42°34′49″N 83°08′35″W / 42.58028°N 83.14306°W / 42.58028; -83.14306
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This article is about the city in Oakland County. For the township in Newaygo County, see Troy Township, Michigan.
Troy, Michigan
City
Big Beaver Road
Big Beaver Road
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Motto(s): 
The City of Tomorrow, Today
Location of Troy in Oakland County, Michigan
Location of Troy in Oakland County, Michigan
Troy is located in Michigan
Troy
Troy
Location within the state of Michigan
Troy is located in the United States
Troy
Troy
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°34′49″N 83°08′35″W / 42.58028°N 83.14306°W / 42.58028; -83.14306
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Settled1819
Organized1827 (as Troy Township)
Incorporated1955
Named forTroy, New York
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorEthan Baker (United States)[1]
 • ManagerMark F. Miller
Area
[2]
 • City
33.63 sq mi (87.10 km2)
 • Land33.45 sq mi (86.63 km2)
 • Water0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City
87,294
 • Density2,609.92/sq mi (1,007.69/km2)
 • Metro
4,296,250 (Metro Detroit)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48007, 48083–48085, 48098, 48099
Area code(s)248 and 947
FIPS code26-80700
GNIS feature ID1615125[3]
WebsiteOfficial website

Troy is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Troy is located about 22 miles (35 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 87,294,[4] making Troy the largest community in Oakland County, and the 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

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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.[5]

Geography

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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.[6]

Climate

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Climate data for Troy, Michigan (48098)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 66
(19) 		71
(22) 		78
(26) 		87
(31) 		92
(33) 		102
(39) 		104
(40) 		101
(38) 		98
(37) 		90
(32) 		79
(26) 		64
(18) 		104
(40)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 34
(1) 		35
(2) 		46
(8) 		60
(16) 		72
(22) 		81
(27) 		85
(29) 		83
(28) 		76
(24) 		63
(17) 		50
(10) 		38
(3) 		60
(16)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 22
(−6) 		22
(−6) 		30
(−1) 		40
(4) 		52
(11) 		62
(17) 		66
(19) 		65
(18) 		58
(14) 		47
(8) 		36
(2) 		28
(−2) 		44
(7)
Record low °F (°C) −21
(−29) 		−12
(−24) 		−5
(−21) 		8
(−13) 		24
(−4) 		34
(1) 		41
(5) 		40
(4) 		31
(−1) 		19
(−7) 		2
(−17) 		−11
(−24) 		−21
(−29)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.77
(45) 		2.02
(51) 		2.18
(55) 		2.75
(70) 		3.16
(80) 		3.25
(83) 		2.86
(73) 		2.88
(73) 		3.10
(79) 		2.97
(75) 		2.75
(70) 		2.20
(56) 		31.89
(810)
Source: Intellicast[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
196019,402—
197039,419103.2%
198067,10270.2%
199072,8848.6%
200080,95911.1%
201080,9800.0%
202087,2947.8%
2023 (est.)87,3390.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2018 Estimate[9]
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.

2020 census

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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 2,609.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,007.7/km2). There were 34,953 housing units at an average density of 1,044.9 inhabitants per square mile (403.4/km2). 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.

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[10] Pop 2010[11] Pop 2020[12] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 65,809 58,869 53,793 81.29% 72.70% 61.62%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,678 3,210 3,422 2.07% 3.96% 3.92%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 105 124 108 0.13% 0.15% 0.12%
Asian alone (NH) 10,713 15,439 23,788 13.23% 19.07% 27.25%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 18 1 9 0.02% 0.00% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 79 125 312 0.10% 0.15% 0.36%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 1,373 1,502 2,908 1.70% 1.85% 3.33%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,184 1,710 2,954 1.46% 2.11% 3.38%
Total 80,959 80,980 87,294 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

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As of the census[13] 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 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

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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 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.[14] The increase gave Troy the largest Asian-American population in the tri-county area, surpassing that of Detroit.[15]

Economy

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See also: Economy of metropolitan Detroit
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] 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.[16]

Major companies

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Further information: List of Michigan companies
The Top of Troy is the tallest building in the city.

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.[17]

Arts and culture

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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.[18]

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.[19]

Government

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

Federal, state, and county legislators

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United States House of Representatives[21]
District Representative Party Since
11th Haley Stevens Democratic 2019
Michigan Senate[22][23]
District Senator Party Since
3rd Stephanie Chang Democratic 2023
9th Michael Webber Republican 2023
Michigan House of Representatives[24][25]
District Representative Party Since
56th Sharon MacDonnell Democratic 2023
57th Thomas Kuhn Republican 2023
Oakland County Board of Commissioners[26]
District Commissioner Party Since
1 Dave Woodward Democratic 2005
2 Penny Luebs Democratic 2019
3 Ann Erickson Gault Democratic 2023

Education

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Colleges and universities

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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

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There are seven school districts serving Troy; however, Troy School District serves the majority of the city limits.[27][28] The district has multiple 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.[28] 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.[28] Finally, a small area of commercial property[citation needed] also in the south lies within the borders of Lamphere Public Schools[28]

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

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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[29] (published daily), the Observer & Eccentric[30] (which is published twice a week), the Troy Beacon (published every Thursday), the Troy Times,[31] and the Troy-Somerset Gazette and, most recently, Troy Patch.[32] The Troy Eccentric newspaper edition ceased publication in 2009.[33]

Transportation

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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 (1,082 m × 18 m) paved runway, and is described as and "executive" airport. It is located close to business, recreation and entertainment facilities.[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

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
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  23. ^ "Senators". Michigan Senate. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
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  25. ^ "2024 MI State House General Election Results". Detroit Free Press. 2024-11-07.
  26. ^ "Commissioner Districts". Oakland County – via ArcGIS.
  27. ^ "Troy School District Boundaries". www.cityoftroy.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  28. ^ a b c d "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Oakland County, MI" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2014-05-08. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
  29. ^ "The Daily Tribune - Latest News, Sports, Opinion, Entertainment, Business, Life". Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
  30. ^ "Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies in Michigan". www.homecomm.net. Archived from the original on 10 February 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  31. ^ "C & G Newspapers - Every Home, Every Week!". C&G Newspapers.
  32. ^ "Troy, MI Patch - Local News, Community, Sports, Shopping, Restaurants, Things To Do". Troy, Michigan Patch.
  33. ^ Observer & Eccentric Newspapers (13 April 2009). "Five Eccentric Newspapers to Cease Publication May 31". Prnewswire.com.
  34. ^ "Oakland/Troy Airport". Oakgov.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-14. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
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Troy residents call to keep politics out of Aug. 2 library vote Archived 2019-10-21 at the Wayback Machine

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