Troy, St. Croix County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Troy, Wisconsin
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Location of Troy, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.8 sq mi (103.0 km2) |
| • Land | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
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| • Total | 3,661 |
| • Density | 97.0/sq mi (37.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-80800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584297 |
| Website | http://www.townoftroy.org |
Troy is a town located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 3,661 people lived there. A small community called Glover is also part of the town of Troy.
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What is Troy's Geography Like?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Troy covers a total area of about 39.8 square miles (103.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.7 square miles (97.7 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 2.0 square miles (5.3 square kilometers), which is about 5.11% of the total, is water.
Who Lives in Troy?
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| 2010 | 4,705 | — | |
| 2012 (est.) | 4,757 | 1.1% | |
In the year 2000, a census counted 3,661 people living in Troy. There were 1,250 households and 1,047 families. The population density was about 97.0 people per square mile (37.5 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,328 homes, with an average of 35.2 homes per square mile (13.6 homes per square kilometer).
How Diverse is Troy's Population?
Most of the people in Troy (98.25%) were identified as White. A smaller number were African American (0.11%), Native American (0.33%), or Asian (0.38%). About 0.27% were from other racial groups, and 0.66% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.17% of the population.
What are the Households Like?
Out of the 1,250 households, 43.5% had children under 18 living with them. A large number, 76.6%, were married couples living together. Only 3.4% had a female head of household with no husband present. About 16.2% were not families.
Around 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Only 2.5% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.93 people in each household and 3.20 people in each family.
What is the Age Range in Troy?
The population in Troy was spread out across different age groups. About 30.1% were under 18 years old. Those aged 18 to 24 made up 6.4%, and 32.0% were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 26.3%, and 5.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Troy was 36 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 106.0 males. If you look at females aged 18 and over, there were 105.9 males for every 100 females.
How Much Do People Earn?
The average income for a household in Troy was $73,125. For families, the average income was $75,874. Males earned an average of $44,942, while females earned an average of $39,360. The per capita income for the town was $28,861.
A small number of families (0.7%) and people (1.9%) lived below the poverty line. This included 1.7% of those under 18 years old, but no one aged 65 or older.
Notable People from Troy
Several important people in Wisconsin's history have connections to Troy:
- George W. Chinnock: He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He also served as Chairman, Treasurer, and Assessor for the town of Troy.
- John A. Chinnock: Another member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, he was also a Chairman of the town.
- John Day Putnam: He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and served as Chairman, Treasurer, and Assessor for the town.
- Edwin Rohl: He was born in Troy and later became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Troy (condado de St. Croix, Wisconsin) para niños
