Troy, Idaho facts for kids
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Troy, Idaho
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Aerial view of Troy from the southeast
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Location of Troy in Latah County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Latah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 862 |
| • Density | 1,131.48/sq mi (436.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
83871
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-82360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412099 |
Troy is a small city in Latah County, Idaho, in the United States. It is located in the eastern part of the Palouse region. In 2010, about 862 people lived there.
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The Story of Troy
Troy was first settled in 1885 by J. Wesley Seat. Back then, it was called Huffs Gulch. In 1890, a businessman named John P. Vollmer brought the railroad to the area. He changed the town's name to Vollmer.
Mr. Vollmer became very unpopular. He gained a lot of land from local farmers who couldn't pay their bank loans. Because people were unhappy, they decided to change the town's name again in 1897. A fun story says that a Greek railroad worker offered free drinks to anyone who would support the name "Troy." And that's how the city got its name!
Where is Troy?
Troy is located in Idaho. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Troy?
The number of people living in Troy has changed over the years. A "census" is like a big count of everyone living in a place. Here's how Troy's population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 283 | — | |
| 1910 | 543 | 91.9% | |
| 1920 | 591 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 619 | 4.7% | |
| 1940 | 580 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 531 | −8.4% | |
| 1960 | 555 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 541 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 820 | 51.6% | |
| 1990 | 699 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 798 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 862 | 8.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 895 | 3.8% | |
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Recent Population Estimates
In 2020, it was estimated that about 895 people lived in Troy. This was a 12.2% increase since the year 2000. About 53 of these residents were military veterans.
Most people in Troy (about 85.8%) are expected to have high-speed internet. Also, nearly everyone (98.8%) has finished high school or higher education. The average age of people in Troy is about 34.6 years old. This is a little younger than the average age for all of Idaho.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 862 people living in Troy. Most residents (96.1%) were White. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.66 people. The average family had 3.10 people.
The median age in Troy was 37.9 years. About 29% of residents were under 18 years old. About 11.4% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Schools in Troy
Public education in Troy is managed by the Troy School District (#287). The current high school and junior high building opened in 2003. The old school building dated all the way back to 1906!
The school's sports teams are called the Trojans. They play in the White Pine League. This is part of the IHSAA Class 1A (Div I).
Getting Around Troy
Troy has a few important roads and paths:
- SH-8 connects Troy to Moscow and Pullman to the west. It also goes to Deary, Bovill, and Elk River to the east.
- SH-99 goes south from Troy. It leads to Kendrick, Julietta, and Lewiston.
For people who like to bike or walk, there's the Latah Trail. This is a paved path near Highway 8. It connects Troy to Moscow and Pullman, Washington. In Moscow, it connects to the Paradise Path. This path then becomes the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail which goes to Pullman. The total length of these three trails from Troy to Pullman is about 22 miles (35 km). You can get onto the Latah Trail at the west corner of Troy City Park.
Famous People from Troy
- John H. Hays – He received the Medal of Honor. He was a town marshal who died in action in 1904.
See also
In Spanish: Troy (Idaho) para niños
