Troy, Walworth County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Troy, Wisconsin
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Location of Troy, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.8 km2) |
| • Land | 34.7 sq mi (90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,355 |
| • Density | 67/sq mi (25.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
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53180
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-80875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584299 |
Troy is a small town located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,355 people lived there.
Several smaller communities are part of the town of Troy. These include Adams, Little Prairie, and Troy Center. There was also a place called Mayhews, which is now a ghost town (a town that is no longer inhabited).
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About Troy's Location
Troy is a town in the state of Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 35.4 square miles (91.8 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, which is about 34.7 square miles (90 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Who Lives in Troy?
In the year 2000, there were 2,328 people living in Troy. This means there were about 67 people for every square mile of land.
Households and Families
There were 837 households in Troy. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households, about 70.8%, were married couples living together.
About 34.4% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. The average household had about 2.75 people.
Age Groups in Troy
The people in Troy are of different ages. About 25.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
About 10.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Troy was 39 years.
Famous People from Troy
Some interesting people have connections to Troy:
- Doc Adkins: He was a professional baseball player.
- Joseph D. Bryant: He was a doctor who was born in Troy.
- Nathaniel M. Bunker: He was involved in politics.
