Troy, South Carolina

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Population in 2022: 85 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.0%
 
Males: 39  (46.3%)
Females: 46  (53.7%)
Median resident age:

31.1 years
South Carolina median age:

40.5 years

Zip code: 29848

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,289 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Troy:

$43,289
SC:

$64,115

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,878 (it was $15,502 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-747,222,221 (it was $81,700 in 2000)
Troy $-747,222,221
SC $254,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $92,260; detached houses: $164,558; mobile homes: $24,829
March 2022 cost of living index in Troy: -18346.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.0%

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Ancestries: American (40.7%), European (7.4%), Irish (7.4%), Norwegian (7.4%), Scotch-Irish (5.6%), Dutch (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 520 feet

Land area: 0.80 square miles.

Population density: 106 people per square mile   (very low).

Troy, South Carolina map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Troy town:

0.5% ($414)
South Carolina:

0.6% ($510)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Augusta, GA (39.7 miles , pop. 138,000).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (118.7 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (573.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

McCormick, SC (2.3 miles ),
Bradley, SC (2.3 miles),
Willington, SC (3.0 miles),
Plum Branch, SC (3.1 miles),
Promised Land, SC (3.2 miles ),
Mount Carmel, SC (3.5 miles ),
Abbeville, SC (3.8 miles ),
Parksville, SC (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 33.99 N, Longitude: 82.30 W

Area code: 864

Distribution of median household income in Troy, SC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Troy, SC in 2022

Troy satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
South Carolina:

3.1%
Most common industries in Troy, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (11.5%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.6%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.7%)
  • Apparel (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Public administration (11.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (11.8%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Apparel (8.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (33.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (22.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (16.7%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (11.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (11.1%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Troy, SC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.6%)
  • Engineers (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Engineers (11.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Other financial specialists (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (22.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (16.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (16.7%)
  • Child care workers (11.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)

Average climate in Troy, South Carolina

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 50.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 30.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.2
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2007 was 0.00468. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00468
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Troy-area historical tornado activity is near South Carolina state average. It is 15% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/31/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.0 miles away from the Troy town center killed 7 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/13/1973, a category F4 tornado 20.7 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Troy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Carolina state average. It is 1% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 13.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 185.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 16.6 miles away from Troy center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 145.1 miles away from Troy center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 193.8 miles away from Troy center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 157.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Greenwood County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Troy topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Troy:

  • LUTHERAN HOSPICE OF UPPER SAVANNAH (Hospital, about 5 miles away; MC CORMICK, SC)
  • PETRA HEALTH AND REHAB OF MCCORMICK, LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MC CORMICK, SC)
  • ABBEVILLE AREA MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; ABBEVILLE, SC)
  • ABBEVILLE NURSING HOME, INC. (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ABBEVILLE, SC)
  • ABBEVILLE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; ABBEVILLE, SC)
  • HEALTH RELATED HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ABBEVILLE, SC)
  • GREENWOOD TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GREENWOOD, SC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Troy:

  • Lander University (about 17 miles; Greenwood, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,870)
  • Piedmont Technical College (about 19 miles; Greenwood, SC; FT enrollment: 4,831)
  • Georgia Regents University (about 40 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 6,862)
  • Aiken Technical College (about 41 miles; Graniteville, SC; FT enrollment: 2,107)
  • Anderson University (about 42 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)
  • University of South Carolina-Aiken (about 42 miles; Aiken, SC; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • Augusta Technical College (about 42 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,494)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Troy Fire Department Station 10 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Greenwood County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
South Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.9%
Whole state:

67.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Troy:

Marital status in Troy, SC
  • Never married: 10.2%
  • Now married: 82.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 3.2%

For population 25 years and over in Troy:

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
South Carolina average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Troy, SC (based on Greenwood County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant26,59789
Mainline Protestant9,00732
Black Protestant4,92431
Catholic2,0101
Other7763
None26,347-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Greenwood County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Greenwood County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
This county:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Greenwood County:

5.43 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 57
Greenwood County:

8.36 / 10,000 pop.
South Carolina:

7.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.2%
South Carolina:

10.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Greenwood County:

30.5%
South Carolina:

29.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.3%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

45.2%
South Carolina:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.8%
South Carolina:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Troy:

31.5
South Carolina:

29.0

People feeling badly about themselves:
Troy:

13.9%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Troy:

12.9%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
South Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

41.7%
State:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

50.3%
South Carolina:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.1%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Troy, SC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$163
Totals for Government 0$0 1$163

Strongest AM radio stations in Troy:

  • WCZZ (1090 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WBCU (1460 AM; 50 kW; UNION, SC)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
  • WGAC (580 AM; 5 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRDW (1480 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTEL (1630 AM; 10 kW; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Troy:

  • WZSN (103.5 FM; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: KEENE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.)
  • WBBQ-FM (104.3 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSSL-FM (100.5 FM; GRAY COURT, SC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPRW-FM (107.7 FM; MARTINEZ, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZLA-FM (92.9 FM; ABBEVILLE, SC; Owner: RONALD SHELLEY REID)
  • WAFJ (88.3 FM; BELVEDERE, SC; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAKB (96.9 FM; WRENS, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF AUGUSTA, LLC)
  • WKXC-FM (99.5 FM; AIKEN, SC; Owner: WGAC LICENSE, LLC)
  • WZNY (105.7 FM; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W274AE (102.7 FM; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKSX-FM (92.7 FM; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: EDGEFIELD-SALUDA RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHZQ (94.1 FM; CROSS HILL, SC; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Troy:

  • WJBF (Channel 6; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAGT (Channel 26; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WAGT TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WRDW-TV (Channel 12; AUGUSTA, GA; Owner: WRDW LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W22AC (Channel 22; HARTWELL & ROYSTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WNEH (Channel 38; GREENWOOD, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WCES-TV (Channel 20; WRENS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W56EE (Channel 56; JOHNSTON, SC; Owner: DOVE BROADCASTING, INC.)

Troy fatal accident list:

Jun 23, 1986 05:30 PM, 10, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 27, 1979 08:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 22.6mTotal length
  • 500Total average daily traffic
  • 18Total average daily truck traffic
  • 646Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Troy)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Troy Fire Station (Lat: 33.987333 Lon: -82.296528), Call Sign: WYC595, Licensee ID: L00083092,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.040 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/1998, Expiration Date: 11/18/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/08/2004, Registrant: County Of Greenwood, Greenwood, SC 29648, Phone: (803) 942-8553


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N4WDC, Previous Call Sign: KC4YYX, Licensee ID: L00207068, Grant Date: 07/13/2016, Expiration Date: 08/05/2026, Certifier: William D Collins, Registrant: William D Collins, 139 New Cut Rd, Troy, SC 29848-3257

  • Call Sign: KK4BMK, Licensee ID: L01630765, Grant Date: 04/24/2021, Expiration Date: 04/24/2031, Certifier: Richard L Bowie, Registrant: Richard L Bowie Mr, 1011 Browntown Rd, Troy, SC 29848

  • Call Sign: KQ4FTP, Licensee ID: L02633110, Grant Date: 01/26/2023, Expiration Date: 01/26/2033, Certifier: Susan R Collins, Registrant: Susan R Collins, 139 New Cut Rd, Troy, SC 29848-3257


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Troy, SC
  • 79.6%Electricity
  • 14.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Troy, SC
  • 100.0%Electricity


Troy compared to South Carolina state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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