Troy was organized as a township in 1827, and sections of the township incorporated much later into the cities of Birmingham, Clawson, and Royal Oak. The remainder of the township incorporated as the present-day city of Troy in 1955.
The earliest recorded purchases of land in what was known as Troy Township occurred in 1819. A couple of years later a settlement known as Troy Corners was established due to Johnson Niles buying 160 acres in the region. The area is currently the north-central area of Troy. In 1827 Troy Township was established. In 1955, Troy was officially incorporated primarily as a strategy for preventing border cities from taking more land. This also helped to establish more robust city services for Troy residents, whose numbers increased rapidly during this time due to Detroiters fleeing the City for the surrounding suburbs.
It was named after Troy, New York, and the ancient city of Troy, as many of the early settlers, as in much of Michigan, originated from New York.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.64 square miles (87.13 km2), of which 33.47 square miles (86.69 km2) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) (0.51%) is water.[6]
According to a 2018 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $96,864, and the median income for a family was $113,640. Males had a median income of $72,005 versus $52,365 for females. The per capita income for the city was $46,664. About 5.1% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 87,294 people, 33,822 households, and 24,300 families living in the city. The population density was 2,609.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,007.7/km2). There were 34,953 housing units at an average density of 1,044.9 inhabitants per square mile (403.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 62.2% White, 4.0% African American, 0% Native American, 27.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 33,822 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
2010 census
As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 80,980 people, 30,703 households, and 22,443 families living in the city. The population density was 2,419.5 inhabitants per square mile (934.2/km2). There were 32,907 housing units at an average density of 983.2 per square mile (379.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.1% White, 4.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 19.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 30,703 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.
The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
2000 census
From the census of 2000, there were 80,959 people, 30,018 households, and 21,883 families living in the city. The population density was 2,413.9 inhabitants per square mile (932.0/km2). There were 30,872 housing units at an average density of 920.5 per square mile (355.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.30% White, 2.09% African American, 0.15% Native American, 13.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. 1.46% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 30,018 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the city 26.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
From 1990 to 2000, of all of the municipalities in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, Troy had the highest numeric growth in the Asian population. It had 4,932 Asians according to the 1990 U.S. Census and 10,730 according to the 2000 U.S. Census, an increase of 5,798.[11] The increase gave Troy the largest Asian-American population in the tri-county area, surpassing that of Detroit.[12]
Troy is a thriving center of business, particularly in the automotive and financial sectors, and is home to a number of major companies. Troy has the second highest cumulative property value in Michigan, second only to Detroit. Troy is home to the Somerset Collection mall, featuring a skywalk and over 180 stores, and the Oakland Mall. The Top of Troy is the city's tallest building with offices of PNC Financial Services.
The Troy Historic Village is a historical museum chronicling Troy's history. The village has ten extant structures which patrons may enter and observe, including an 18th-century schoolhouse and estate, a general store, a blacksmith's shop, a church and pastor's home, and the old city hall.[15]
Natural features such as open space, woodlands, rivers, lakes.
Recreational facilities such as soccer fields, ball diamonds, disc golf courses, shore fishing. outdoor exercise equipment, tennis courts, basketball courts, natural and paved walking pathways, play structures and swing sets, and a skate park.
Picnic areas and pavilions.
Government
Troy uses the Council-Manager form of government, and thus is governed by a City Council consisting of a mayor and six council members. The current mayor is Ethan Baker, who was elected to a four-year term on November 5, 2019.[18] The city council appoints a City Manager, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city.
The City of Troy and City of Clawson on its southern border compose Michigan's 41st District for State Representative. The district is currently represented by Padma Kuppa in the State House since 2019, and in the state Senate by Mallory McMorrow, since 2019.[19] The district was previously represented in the State House by Martin Howrylak since 2013, and in the state Senate by Marty Knollenberg, since 2015. On the national level, Troy was part of the 9th district, represented by Joe Knollenberg from 1993 to 2009 and Gary Peters, who defeated Knollenberg in a highly publicized race in November 2008. Nationally, Troy is part of the 11th district, held by Democrat Haley Stevens.
There are 7 different school districts serving the city of Troy;[20] however, Troy School District serves the majority of the limits.[21] The district has multiple elementary schools, four middle schools, and two zoned high schools: Troy High School and Athens High School.
There are also three school districts that have sizable portions of territory in Troy and that operate at least one elementary school within the city; these are Avondale School District, in the north and northwest most portion of the city, Birmingham City School District, in the southwest most portion, and Warren Consolidated Schools, in the southeast, which operates Susick Elementary within the city.[21] These districts operate Woodland Elementary, Pembroke Elementary, and Susick Elementary, respectively.
In addition, there are two other school districts within the city that have residential territory there, those being Bloomfield Hills School District, with a portion of the northwest part of the city, and Royal Oak School District, which has a very small portion of the southern part of the city.[21] Finally, a small area of commercial property[citation needed] also in the south lies within the borders of Lamphere Public Schools[21]
The Troy School District also hosts the eastern campus of the International Academy, currently ranked 7th in the Newsweek rankings of the best public high schools in the United States. The school has been located in the older Baker Middle School building since the beginning of the 2008–2009 academic year. Previously, Troy sent students through the class of 2011 to the central IA campus in Bloomfield Hills.
Private schools:
Bethany Christian School
Brookfield Academy
Oakland Children's Academy
St. Mark Christian Academy
Troy Adventist Academy
Media
In addition to The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, regional newspapers serving all of southeast Michigan, the city is served by the Daily Tribune[22] (published daily), the Observer & Eccentric[23] (which is published twice a week), the Troy Beacon (published every Thursday), the Troy Times,[24] and the Troy-Somerset Gazette and, most recently, Troy Patch.[25] The Troy Eccentric newspaper edition ceased publication in 2009.[26]
Oakland-Troy Airport is a general aviation airport operated by Oakland County. It has a single 3,550 by 60 feet (1,082 m × 18 m) paved runway, and is described as and "executive" airport. It is located close to business, recreation and entertainment facilities.[27]
Big Beaver Airport operated in Troy from 1946 to 1995, and closed due to declining use and pressure to sell the land for commercial development.[28]
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