Troy, Alabama
Troy is a city in and the county seat of Pike County, Alabama, United States. It was formally incorporated on February 4, 1843.
Troy, Alabama | |
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County seat and City | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname(s): T-Town, T-Roy | |
| Motto: "A Wonderful Place to Live!" | |
Location of Troy in Pike County, Alabama. | |
Troy, Alabama Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 31°48′32″N 85°58′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pike |
| Founded | 1838 |
| Incorporated | 1843 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Jason Reeves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.42 sq mi (73.61 km2) |
| • Land | 28.34 sq mi (73.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,727 |
| • Density | 625.45/sq mi (241.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 36079, 36081, 36082 |
| Area code | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-76920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153725 |
| Website | www |
Between 1763 and 1783, the area where Troy sits was part of the colony of British West Florida. After 1783, the region fell under the jurisdiction of the newly created United States of America.
As of the 2010 census, its population was 18,033. The 2019 estimated population was 18,957. The City of Troy is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama. Troy is home to Troy University, the fourth-largest university in total enrollment in Alabama.
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