About Troy
Set in the central part of Texas, Troy is a small town, home to 3,427 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Troy is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 737 residents per square mile.
📰 Troy News Today
- Multiple people taken to hospital after alleged gas leak at Troy McDonald's kcentv.com · Aug 18
- New coach and new defense give Troy confidence heading into season - KWKT KWKT - FOX 44 · Aug 17
- Troy, Texas State Shift Series Finale to Saturday Doubleheader Troy University Athletics · Apr 10
- Billy Wayne Wooley Obituary (2026) - Troy, TX - Pecan Grove Funeral Home - Waco Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Troy Tulowitzki - Baseball Coach - University of Texas Athletics University of Texas Athletics · Jun 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Troy Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Troy — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Temple (8 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Troy
- Pizza Pit
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Troy
- Trojan Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Troy
- EDNA BIGHAM MAYS EL
- RAYMOND MAYS MIDDLE
- TROY EL
- TROY H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,427
Rank in state#465 of 1,224
Land area4.65 sq mi
Density737/sq mi
Coordinates31.1940, -97.3004