Troy, Alabama

Troy is a city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 17,727.[3] The city is the county seat of Pike County[4]. It is home to Troy University (formerly Troy State University).

 
 
Location of Troy in Pike County, Alabama.
Location of Troy in Pike County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 31°48′32″N 85°58′12″W / 31.80889°N 85.97000°W / 31.80889; -85.97000Coordinates: 31°48′32″N 85°58′12″W / 31.80889°N 85.97000°W / 31.80889; -85.97000[1]
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyPike
Founded1838
Incorporated1843
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total28.42 sq mi (73.61 km2)
 • Land28.34 sq mi (73.41 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population
 • Total17,727
 • Density625.45/sq mi (241.49/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
36079, 36081, 36082
FIPS code01-76920[1]
GNIS feature ID0153725[1]
Websitewww.troyal.gov

Notable residents

Troy, Alabama Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "GNIS Detail – Troy". geonames.usgs.gov.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Troy city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.