Troy, Michigan
Troy is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Troy is located about 22 miles (35 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 87,294,[4] making Troy the largest community in Oakland County, and the 13th-most-populous municipality in the state.
Troy, Michigan | |
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| City of Troy | |
Clockwise from top: Troy Skyline, Troy Historic Village, Woodside Bible Church, and the Michigan Children's Hospital | |
Flag Seal Logo | |
| Motto(s): The City of Tomorrow, Today | |
Location within Oakland County | |
Troy Location within the state of Michigan Troy Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°34′49″N 83°08′35″W / 42.58028°N 83.14306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Settled | 1819 |
| Organized | 1827 (as Troy Township) |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Ethan Baker (United States)[1] |
| • Manager | Mark F. Miller |
| Area | |
| • City | 33.63 sq mi (87.10 km2) |
| • Land | 33.45 sq mi (86.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • City | 87,294 |
| • Density | 2,609.92/sq mi (1,007.69/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48007, 48083–48085, 48098, 48099 |
| Area code(s) | 248 and 947 |
| FIPS code | 26-80700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615125[3] |
| Website | Official website |
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.
Troy has office centers and the Somerset Collection mall.
History edit
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 edit
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]
Climate edit
| Climate data for Troy, Michigan (48098) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 65 (18) | 78 (26) | 87 (31) | 92 (33) | 102 (39) | 104 (40) | 101 (38) | 98 (37) | 90 (32) | 79 (26) | 64 (18) | 104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 35 (2) | 46 (8) | 60 (16) | 72 (22) | 81 (27) | 85 (29) | 83 (28) | 76 (24) | 63 (17) | 50 (10) | 38 (3) | 60 (16) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22 (−6) | 22 (−6) | 30 (−1) | 40 (4) | 52 (11) | 62 (17) | 66 (19) | 65 (18) | 58 (14) | 47 (8) | 36 (2) | 28 (−2) | 44 (7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −21 (−29) | −12 (−24) | −5 (−21) | 8 (−13) | 24 (−4) | 34 (1) | 41 (5) | 40 (4) | 31 (−1) | 19 (−7) | 2 (−17) | −11 (−24) | −21 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.77 (45) | 2.02 (51) | 2.18 (55) | 2.75 (70) | 3.16 (80) | 3.25 (83) | 2.86 (73) | 2.88 (73) | 3.10 (79) | 2.97 (75) | 2.75 (70) | 2.20 (56) | 31.89 (810) |
| Source: Intellicast[7] | |||||||||||||
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19,402 | — | |
| 1970 | 39,419 | 103.2% | |
| 1980 | 67,102 | 70.2% | |
| 1990 | 72,884 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 80,959 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 80,980 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 87,294 | 7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2018 Estimate[9] | |||
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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]
Economy edit
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.
In 2012 Mahindra & Mahindra opened a technical center in Troy.[13]
Major companies edit
- Altair Engineering
- Behr America
- Canadian National Railway (Traded as Grand Trunk Western)
- Champion Homes
- Flagstar Bank
- Inteva Products
- J. D. Power and Associates
- Kelly Services
- The Kresge Foundation
- Magna Powertrain
- Meritor
- North American Bancard
- Olga's Kitchen
- Plex Systems
- Rexair
- Saleen Special Vehicles
- SRG Global
- Syntel
- Tyler Technologies
- ViSalus
- Ziebart
- HTC Global Services
Companies formerly based or located in Troy edit
- Arbor Drugs was headquartered in Troy until it was acquired by CVS Corporation in 1998.
- Frank's Nursery & Crafts was an arts and crafts chain spanning 14 states that was headquartered in Troy.
- Kmart was headquartered in Troy until it acquired Sears in 2005. Its former headquarters is 3100 W. Big Beaver Road.[14]
Arts and culture edit
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]
Kensington Community Church, and Woodside Bible Church, are two of the largest Protestant churches in the United States. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Metropolis of Detroit is headquartered in Troy.[16]
Parks and recreation edit
Parks in Troy may include:[17]
- 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 edit
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.
Education edit
Colleges and universities edit
Troy is the location of Walsh College, a business school, as well as branches of the University of Phoenix, Northwood University, Central Michigan University, Spring Arbor University, International Academy of Design and Technology, and Michigan State University.[citation needed]
Primary and secondary schools edit
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 edit
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]
Infrastructure edit
Transportation edit
Airport edit
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]
Roads and freeways edit
Interstate 75 passes through Troy.
Notable people edit
- Ken Appledorn, actor
- Jon Berti, professional baseball player for the Miami Marlins, born in Troy
- Chan-Jin Chung, professor and founder of Robofest
- Chuck Collins, philanthropist and author
- Sean Collins, NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals
- Rick Ferrell, Hall of Fame baseball player, lived in Troy
- Hunter Foster, Tony Award-nominated Broadway actor/singer
- Sutton Foster, Tony Award-winning actress, singer and dancer
- Kenny Goins, basketball player for Atomerőmű SE, formerly played for Michigan State
- Ellen Hollman, film and television actress
- Robert J. Huber, mayor of Troy from 1959 to 1964, state senator and congressman
- Ron Keselowski, racing driver
- Martin Klebba, actor, known from the Pirates of the Caribbean films and Scrubs
- Taylor Kornieck, soccer player for San Diego Wave FC and the United States national team[29]
- Steve McCatty, former MLB pitcher and coach
- Ivana Miličević, television and film actress
- Tomo Miličević, guitarist, Thirty Seconds to Mars
- Bridget Regan, musician, Flogging Molly
- Rucka Rucka Ali, rapper best known for black comedy style parody songs on YouTube
- Israa Seblani, Lebanese doctor and survivor of the 2020 Beirut explosion
- Hugh W. Sloan Jr., Watergate figure
- Carolyn Warmus, high-profile killer
- We Came as Romans, rock band
- Steven Yeun, Academy Award-nominated actor, known for his role in The Walking Dead
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Ethan Baker".
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ "Troy". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Troy city, Michigan". Census.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ^ "Why Name a City Troy?". TroyHistoricVillage. October 30, 2015.
- ^ "Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 37 Michigan. (PDF) from the original on 2012-10-19. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Troy Historic Averages in Michigan (48098)". Intellicast. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved March 23, 2014.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ Metzger, Kurt and Jason Booza. "Asians in the United States, Michigan and Metropolitan Detroit 2013-11-09 at the Wayback Machine." Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State University. January 2002 Working Paper Series, No. 7. p. 7. Retrieved on November 6, 2013.
- ^ Metzger, Kurt and Jason Booza. "Asians in the United States, Michigan and Metropolitan Detroit 2013-11-09 at the Wayback Machine." Center for Urban Studies, Wayne State University. January 2002 Working Paper Series, No. 7. p. 10. Retrieved on November 6, 2013.
- ^ Thakkar, Ketan. "Mahindra & Mahindra opens technical centre in Troy, Michigan." The Economic Times. September 25, 2012. Retrieved on November 6, 2013.
- ^ JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press (19 October 2014). "Little action at old Kmart headquarters". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ "Welcome To The Troy Historic Village". Troy Historic Village.
- ^ "Metropolises" (Archive). Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Retrieved on February 9, 2014. "Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit 2560 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084"
- ^ . troymi.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ https://www.theoaklandpress.com/news/elections/ethan-baker-elected-troy-mayor-in-landslide-says-voters-spoke-about-accountability/article_cbdd4ae6-00d4-11ea-ae96-e7028d90e418.amp.html[dead link]
- ^ "Legislature: Female Dems Manoogian, McMorrow win in Oakland".
- ^ "Troy School District Boundaries". www.cityoftroy.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Oakland County, MI" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. (PDF) from the original on 2014-05-08. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
- ^ . www.homecomm.net. Archived from the original on 10 February 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "C & G Newspapers - Every Home, Every Week!". C&G Newspapers.
- ^ "Troy, MI Patch - Local News, Community, Sports, Shopping, Restaurants, Things To Do". Troy, Michigan Patch.
- ^ Observer & Eccentric Newspapers (13 April 2009). "Five Eccentric Newspapers to Cease Publication May 31". Prnewswire.com.
- ^ . Oakgov.com. Archived from the original on 2016-11-14. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
- ^ [1] 2009-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ orlandocitysc. "Taylor Kornieck | Orlando City". orlandocitysc. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
Troy residents call to keep politics out of Aug. 2 library vote 2019-10-21 at the Wayback Machine
External links edit
- Official website