Checked
Troy, TN
Town in Obion County, Tennessee.
Population
1,827
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,356
ZIP codes
0
Troy and its ZIP codes
Troy at a glance
- Troy is about 7.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,711 a year, 26% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,800 (60% below Tennessee) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Troy, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Troy, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,711
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (321), German Americans (52), Swedish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Obion County. PPP loans are for Troy.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,424
11,923 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $6,852 per person
How people get to work
Troy, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Troy, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
460
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
130
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Troy, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Troy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivesTown | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ObionTown | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Union CityCity | 8 mi | 12.1 |
| HornbeakTown | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Woodland MillsCity | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| TrimbleTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SamburgTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| KentonTown | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Hickman, KYCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Cayce, KYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| MartinCity | 17 mi | 12.4 |
| NewbernTown | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| YorkvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| TiptonvilleTown | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| RutherfordTown | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| WynnburgCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Troy, TN in?
- Troy is in Obion County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Troy, TN?
- About 1,827 people live in Troy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Troy?
- Nearby places include Rives (5.6 mi), Obion (5.8 mi), Union City (8 mi), Hornbeak (8.6 mi), Woodland Mills (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023