Troy, NY Demographics

A map of Troy's Population by Race

Troy, New York had a population of 51,401 in 2020. It was 58.8% White, 17.9% Black, 5.0% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Troy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Troy is the 17th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Troy's White Population

30,219 residents of Troy identify as White, or 58.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Troy slightly larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Troy is ranked #1147 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Troy is less White than neighboring Green Island (71.6% White), Watervliet (63.5% White), Cohoes (77.5% White), Waterford (85.3% White), and Wynantskill (90% White).

Troy's Black Population

9,213 residents of Troy identify as Black, or 17.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Troy roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Troy is ranked #52 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Black than neighboring Green Island (7.2% Black), Watervliet (14.8% Black), Cohoes (7.5% Black), Waterford (2% Black), and Wynantskill (1.7% Black).

Troy's Asian Population

2,562 residents of Troy identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Troy roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Troy is ranked #238 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Asian than neighboring Cohoes (2.3% Asian), Waterford (2.5% Asian), and Wynantskill (2.4% Asian). Troy is less Asian than neighboring Green Island (6.6% Asian).

Troy's Hispanic Population

5,453 residents of Troy identify as Hispanic, or 10.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Troy slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Troy is ranked #339 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Hispanic than neighboring Green Island (4.7% Hispanic), Watervliet (8.3% Hispanic), Cohoes (6% Hispanic), Waterford (3.2% Hispanic), and Wynantskill (1.6% Hispanic).

Troy's Native American/Other Population

464 residents of Troy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Troy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Troy is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watervliet (0.7% Native American/Other), Cohoes (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wynantskill (0.2% Native American/Other). Troy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterford (1.9% Native American/Other).

Troy's Multiracial Population

3,490 residents of Troy identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Troy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Troy is ranked #48 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Troy is more Multiracial than neighboring Cohoes (6% Multiracial), Waterford (5.1% Multiracial), and Wynantskill (4.2% Multiracial). Troy is less Multiracial than neighboring Green Island (8.9% Multiracial), and Watervliet (7.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.