Town · New Hampshire
Troy, New Hampshire
Troy, town, in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Troy had 2,198 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,130 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,005 (±291). GEOID 3300577380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,198
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,130 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,005 ±291
Median household income
$88,871
±$13,550 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$266,600
±$39,008 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,024
±$331 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Troy and what county is it in?
Troy is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. It covers 17.5 square miles of land, 122 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Troy: Troy (CDP, 1,108 in 2020).
Troy is in the Keene, NH micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Troy, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,198 people lived in Troy on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in line with New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 2,130 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,005 (±291).
| Measure | Troy | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,005±291 | 77,297 | no clear change |
| Households | 750±105 | 30,620 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.67±0.29 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 837±105 | 35,899 | no clear change |
Troy's population since 2000
From 1,962 in 2000 to 2,198 in 2025: up 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Troy as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Troy?
The median resident of Troy is 40.2 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.7%.
| Measure | Troy | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2±5.0 | 43.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±4.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6%±4.2 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Male | 55.3%±3.7 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7%±3.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.3%±3.7 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±3.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±3.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5%±3.4 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7%±2.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±4.2 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.4%±6.5 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3%±4.2 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5%±5.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0%±4.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Troy earn?
Half of Troy's 750 households earn less than $88,871 a year (±$13,550), against $83,329 in Cheshire County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $71,406 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Troy | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,871±$13,550 | $83,329 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,923±$13,500 | $105,400 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,775±$5,088 | $43,485 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1%±2.0 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±7.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±6.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6%±2.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±6.7 pts | 91.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Troy?
Owners occupy 77.2% of Troy's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $266,600 by its owner (±$39,008). The median renter pays $1,024 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Troy | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $266,600±$39,008 | $280,100 | +$84,457 |
| Median gross rent | $1,024±$331 | $1,276 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5%±25.3 pts | 38.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,972±$222 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2%±8.2 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.8%±8.2 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 837±105 | 35,899 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±17.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.8%±9.2 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±4.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2%±1.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.7%±9.1 pts | 27.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4%±2.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Troy building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Troy in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 8.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Troy work and get to work?
82.0% of Troy's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Troy | Cheshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.0%±7.0 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±5.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0%±6.2 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±3.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±4.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min±4.6 | 23.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Troy?
No census tract lies mostly in Troy; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9708Cheshire County | 4,212 | $76,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Troy) · Census block assignment files
How does Troy compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Troy is the 4,514th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 121st-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Troy ranks 142nd of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 121st | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 75th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 157th | 241 |
| Median household income | 142nd | 235 |
| Per capita income | 172nd | 240 |
| Median home value | 191st | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 197th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 135th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 193rd | 239 |
| Median age | 198th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 137th | 241 |
| Work from home | 176th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 154th | 241 |
Troy's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Troy with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Troy?
23 of the 57 figures for Troy on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Troy are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.