Troy CCD, Pike County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Troy CCD, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Troy CCD, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Troy CCD, Alabama. The estimated population of Troy CCD, Alabama is 18,858 people, with a median age of 25.4.

We can look at the total population in Troy CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,858
-3.93% -6.45%
2020
19,629
-1.09% -
2019
19,846
-2.1% -
2018
20,271
+0.56%
-
2017
20,159
- -

Population of Troy CCD, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
52.1%
51.4%
+1.36%
Black/African American
40.3%
41.6%
-3.13%
Native
0.3%
0.5%
-40.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
0.6%
+33.33%
Asian
2.9%
3.3%
-12.12%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
2.4%
+50.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Troy CCD, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 25.4 -3.42% 24.9 -4.23% 26 -1.52%
2020 26.3 0% 26 -1.14% 26.4 +0.76%
2019 26.3 +1.15% 26.3 +1.94% 26.2 +0.38%
2018 26 -1.14% 25.8 +0.78% 26.1 -5.78%
2017 26.3 - 25.6 - 27.7 -

The median age of Troy CCD, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,048 +5.36% 1,075 -20.48% 1,103 847
10 to 19 1,195 -2.76% 1,821 +3.25% 1,099 1,866
20 to 29 3,139 -12.62% 2,913 +2.38% 2,736 2,979
30 to 39 969 -6.69% 1,001 -0.41% 903 985
40 to 49 884 -49.05% 984 -18.99% 513 792
50 to 59 822 +6.67% 1,018 +4.62% 867 1,039
60 to 69 782 +4.61% 823 +14.17% 811 936
70+ 705 -12.2% 980 -16.85% 587 795

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Troy CCD, Alabama is $36,820.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Troy CCD.

  • Under 25
    $13,233.00
  • 25 to 44
    $35,823.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,539.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Troy CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Troy CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Troy CCD, Alabama is currently $66,863.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.79% of households in Troy CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Troy CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Troy CCD is $25,379.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Troy CCD by the total population of Troy CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Troy CCD, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Troy CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Troy CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Troy CCD over the age of 16 is 15,975.

Of those people, a total of 51.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Troy CCD is 49.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,032 22.80% 14.80%
20 to 24 years 4,388 42.40% 1.10%
25 to 29 years 1,327 82.60% 3.60%
30 to 34 years 761 79.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,918 84.40% 7.90%
45 to 54 years 1,504 64.20% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 916 80.10% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,122 45.90% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 1,100 24.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 907 6.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Troy CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,702 52.70% 3.40%
Black or African American 6,158 51.90% 5.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 58 29.30% 0.00%
Asian 529 47.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 41 63.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 487 24.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 134 67.20% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,609 52.40% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Troy CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Troy CCD is 7,832, with median earnings of $28,825.00.

Women in Troy CCD, Alabama earning approximately 85.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,832 $28,825.00
Male 3,833 $31,006.00
Female 3,999 $26,614.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 518 $49,286.00
Business and Financial 204 $52,344.00
Computer and Mathematical 591 $54,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 139 $42,446.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $2,499.00
Community and Social Service 399 $17,110.00
Legal 57 $0.00
Educational and Library 734 $10,878.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 147 $40,910.00
Healthcare Practitioners 400 $49,633.00
Healthcare Support 304 $28,177.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $30,560.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 471 $13,450.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 432 $24,221.00
Personal Care and Service 376 $5,580.00
Sales 709 $29,961.00
Office and Administrative Support 631 $27,332.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 92 $65,577.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 296 $73,253.00
Production 387 $26,069.00
Transportation and Material Moving 194 $34,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 271 $63,569.00 247 $42,621.00
Business and Financial 45 $54,205.00 159 $51,172.00
Computer and Mathematical 345 $54,028.00 246 $57,616.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $91,518.00 47 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 283 $16,772.00 116 $19,355.00
Legal 57 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 313 $45,469.00 421 $10,169.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 147 $40,910.00
Healthcare Practitioners 62 $250,001.00 338 $48,733.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 291 $28,516.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $30,647.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 175 $13,604.00 296 $12,727.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 347 $24,501.00 85 $16,115.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $2,499.00 328 $5,769.00
Sales 376 $30,000.00 333 $22,464.00
Office and Administrative Support 174 $17,167.00 457 $28,079.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 66 $31,250.00 26 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 270 $73,462.00 26 $0.00
Production 162 $27,296.00 225 $15,764.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $40,326.00 50 $18,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,625 households in Troy CCD, with an average household size of 2.58 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,055 families in Troy CCD with an average family size of 3.56 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,923 137 995 3,570
Average Household Size 3.43 4.41 4.03 1.65
Total Families 1,923 137 995 0
Average Household Size 3.38 3.67 3.88 0

Poverty

Of the 3,055 families in Troy CCD, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Troy CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,877 housing units in Troy CCD, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,625 74.63%
Vacant 2,252 25.37%

34.76% of the total 8,877 housing units in Troy CCD are rental units. This is approximately 3,086 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,255 are occupied by the owner - or 36.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Troy CCD is $750.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Troy CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    284
  • Less than $500
    732
  • $500 to $999
    1,547
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    744
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    61
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Troy CCD is $166,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Troy CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    517
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    258
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    555
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    718
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    709
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    374
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    105
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Troy CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Troy CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    440
  • 1940 to 1949
    422
  • 1950 to 1959
    471
  • 1960 to 1969
    748
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,485
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,130
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,434
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,844
  • 2010 to 2013
    877
  • 2014 or later
    26

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Troy CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    511
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,769
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,182
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,163

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Troy CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Troy CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

18.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Troy CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    494
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,507
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,003
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,297
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    343
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    126
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    261
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    119
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    408
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    534
  • 90 or more minutes
    61

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Troy CCD, Alabama in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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