Troy, Michigan facts for kids
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Troy, Michigan
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Big Beaver Road
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The City of Tomorrow, Today
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Location of Troy in Oakland County, Michigan
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 Troy, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Troy, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Michigan | ||||
| County | Oakland | ||||
| Settled | 1819 | ||||
| Organized | 1827 (as Troy Township) | ||||
| Incorporated | 1955 | ||||
| Named for | Troy, New York | ||||
| Government | |||||
| • Type | Council–manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • City | 33.63 sq mi (87.10 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 33.45 sq mi (86.63 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 87,294 | ||||
| • Density | 2,609.92/sq mi (1,007.69/km2) | ||||
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code(s) |
48007, 48083–48085, 48098, 48099
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| Area code(s) | 248 and 947 | ||||
| FIPS code | 26-80700 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1615125 | ||||
Troy is a city in Michigan, located in Oakland County. It's a northern suburb of Detroit, about 22 miles (35 km) north of the city center. In 2020, Troy had a population of 87,294 people. This makes it the biggest community in Oakland County and the 13th most populated city in Michigan.
Troy started as a township in 1827. Later, parts of it became the cities of Birmingham, Clawson, and Royal Oak. The rest of the township officially became the city of Troy in 1955.
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History of Troy, Michigan
The first land purchases in what became Troy Township happened in 1819. A few years later, a small community called Troy Corners was formed. This happened after Johnson Niles bought 160 acres in the area. Today, this area is in the north-central part of Troy.
In 1827, Troy Township was officially created. The city of Troy was formed in 1955. This was mainly to stop nearby cities from taking more land. It also helped Troy offer better services to its residents. Many people moved to Troy from Detroit during this time.
The city was named after Troy, New York. Many early settlers in Michigan came from New York. They also named it after the ancient city of Troy.
Geography and Climate in Troy
According to the United States Census Bureau, Troy covers about 33.64 square miles (87.13 square kilometers). Most of this area, 33.47 square miles (86.69 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers), is water.
Troy's Weather Patterns
| Climate data for Troy, Michigan (48098) | |||||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||||
People and Population in Troy
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 19,402 | — | |
| 1970 | 39,419 | 103.2% | |
| 1980 | 67,102 | 70.2% | |
| 1990 | 72,884 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 80,959 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 80,980 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 87,294 | 7.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 87,339 | 7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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In 2018, the average income for a household in Troy was about $96,864. For families, the average income was $113,640. About 7.2% of all people in Troy lived below the poverty line. This included 6.7% of those under 18 years old.
Troy's Population in 2020
In the census of 2020, Troy had 87,294 people living in 33,822 households. The city had about 2,610 people per square mile (1,008 per square kilometer).
The people in Troy came from many different backgrounds:
- 62.2% were White
- 4.0% were African American
- 27.3% were Asian
- 1.2% were from other races
- 5.1% were from two or more races
- 2.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.4% of households had children under 18. Most households (60.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.56 people, and the average family had 3.05 people.
The average age in Troy was 43.9 years. About 20.7% of residents were under 18. About 19.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%).
Troy's Economy and Businesses
Troy is a busy place for business, especially in the car industry and finance. Troy has the second-highest total property value in Michigan, after Detroit.
Troy is home to the Somerset Collection mall. This mall has a skywalk and more than 180 stores. The Oakland Mall is also in Troy. The Top of Troy is the city's tallest building. It has offices for companies like PNC Financial Services. In 2012, Mahindra & Mahindra opened a technical center in Troy.
Major Companies in Troy
Many important companies have offices or headquarters in Troy. Some of these include:
- Altair Engineering
- Behr America
- Canadian National Railway (known as Grand Trunk Western)
- 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
Some companies that used to be in Troy include Arbor Drugs, Frank's Nursery & Crafts, and Kmart. Kmart moved its headquarters after it joined with Sears in 2005.
Arts, Culture, and Places of Worship in Troy
The Troy Historic Village is a fun place to visit. It has old buildings and museums that show Troy's history. You can explore ten different buildings, like an 18th-century schoolhouse, a general store, a blacksmith's shop, and the old city hall.
Troy is also home to large churches like Kensington Community Church and Woodside Bible Church. The main office for the Greek Orthodox Church in Detroit is also located in Troy.
Education in Troy
Colleges and Universities in Troy
Troy has several colleges and university branches. These include Walsh College, which focuses on business. You can also find branches of the University of Phoenix, Northwood University, Central Michigan University, Spring Arbor University, International Academy of Design and Technology, and Michigan State University.
Schools for Kids in Troy
Seven different school districts serve Troy. However, the Troy School District covers most of the city. This district has many elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools: Troy High School and Athens High School.
Other school districts that serve parts of Troy include:
- Avondale School District (north and northwest)
- Birmingham City School District (southwest)
- Warren Consolidated Schools (southeast, with Susick Elementary in Troy)
- Bloomfield Hills School District (northwest)
- Royal Oak School District (small part in the south)
- Lamphere Public Schools (small commercial area in the south)
The Troy School District also hosts the eastern campus of the International Academy. There are also private schools like Bethany Christian School and Brookfield Academy.
Media and News in Troy
Troy has several local newspapers. Besides the big regional papers like The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, you can read:
- Daily Tribune (published every day)
- Observer & Eccentric (published twice a week)
- Troy Beacon (published every Thursday)
- Troy Times
- Troy-Somerset Gazette
- Troy Patch
The Troy Eccentric newspaper stopped being published in 2009.
Transportation in Troy
Oakland-Troy Airport is an airport for smaller planes. It is run by Oakland County. It has one paved runway that is 3,550 feet (1,082 meters) long. This airport is known as an "executive" airport and is close to businesses and fun places.
Another airport, Big Beaver Airport, used to operate in Troy from 1946 to 1995. It closed because fewer people were using it, and there was a demand to sell the land for new buildings.
Interstate 75, a major highway, goes through Troy.
Famous People from Troy
Many interesting people have connections to Troy:
- Ken Appledorn, actor
- Jon Berti, professional baseball player for the New York Yankees
- George Blaha, announcer for the Detroit Pistons
- Geoffrey D. Calhoun, screenwriter and author
- Chan-Jin Chung, professor and founder of Robofest
- Chuck Collins, writer
- Sean Collins, former NHL player
- Rick Ferrell, Hall of Fame baseball player, lived in Troy
- Hunter Foster, Tony Award-nominated Broadway actor
- Sutton Foster, Tony Award-winning actress and singer
- Kenny Goins, basketball player
- Ellen Hollman, film and television actress
- Robert J. Huber, former mayor of Troy and congressman
- Christopher W. Jones, Chemical Engineer
- Ron Keselowski, racing driver
- Martin Klebba, actor from Pirates of the Caribbean
- Haley Kopmeyer, former soccer goalkeeper
- Taylor Kornieck, soccer player for San Diego Wave FC and the U.S. national team
- Steve McCatty, former MLB pitcher
- Ivana Miličević, actress
- Tomo Miličević, guitarist for Thirty Seconds to Mars
- Bridget Regan, musician for Flogging Molly
- Rucka Rucka Ali, rapper
- Israa Seblani, Lebanese doctor and survivor of the 2020 Beirut explosion
- Hugh W. Sloan Jr., figure in the Watergate scandal
- We Came as Romans, rock band
- Steven Yeun, Academy Award-nominated actor from The Walking Dead
Images for kids
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Big Beaver Road
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Flag of Troy
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Seal of Troy
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Logo of Troy
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Location of Troy in Oakland County, Michigan
See also
In Spanish: Troy (Míchigan) para niños
