Troy, Texas facts for kids
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Troy, Texas
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Location of Troy, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.66 sq mi (12.08 km2) |
| • Land | 4.65 sq mi (12.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
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| • Total | 2,375 |
| • Density | 433.18/sq mi (167.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76579
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-73748 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412100 |
Troy is a city located in Bell County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,375 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Killeen and Temple, and also Fort Hood.
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Where is Troy Located?
Troy is in the northern part of Bell County, right next to Interstate 35. It's about 8 miles (13 km) north of Temple and 26 miles (42 km) south of Waco.
The city covers a total area of about 4.66 square miles (12.08 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), being water.
Troy's Climate
The weather in Troy is usually hot and humid during the summer months. Winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Troy's History
Troy started as a town around a Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad station in 1882. It was built to replace an older village that was about two miles north of where Troy is now. That older village is sometimes called Old Troy. The new town was first known as New Troy. A weekly newspaper began publishing in Troy in 1892.
For a short time in the 1990s, Troy changed its name to Troy Aikman, Texas. This was done to honor Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, who helped his team win the Super Bowl. Signs on Interstate 35 at the city limits showed this temporary name change.
Population of Troy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 219 | — | |
| 1970 | 542 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,353 | 149.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,395 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,378 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,645 | 19.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,375 | 44.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the city of Troy had 2,375 people living there. There were 981 households and 755 families.
Who Lives in Troy?
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,623 | 68.34% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 75 | 3.16% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 9 | 0.38% |
| Asian (NH) | 6 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 4 | 0.17% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 125 | 5.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 533 | 22.44% |
| Total | 2,375 |
In 2000, there were 1,378 people living in Troy. The population density was about 387.5 people per square mile (149.6 people per square kilometer).
About 31.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 34 years.
Education in Troy
Public schools in Troy are part of the Troy Independent School District. These schools include Mays Elementary School, Troy Elementary School, Raymond Mays Middle School, and Troy High School.
See also
In Spanish: Troy (Texas) para niños
