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Troy, Alabama Troy is a city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 13,935. As of 2009, U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population was 15,158. The city is the county seat of Pike County.Troy is a college town and is home to Troy University. Government Troy operates under a Mayor-council government system. The city is served by a mayor, who is elected at-large, and a five-member city council which is composed of five single-member districts. Current mayor, Jimmy C. Lunsford, was elected to his first term in 1985. He has won re-election each year since, and is the longest serving mayor in Troy history. Geography Troy is located at 31°48′7″N 85°58′2″W / 31.80194°N 85.96722°W / 31.80194; -85.96722 (31.801960, -85.967317). It is in the East Gulf Coastal Plains region of the Alabama. It is located along the Troy Cuesta ridge, which runs across the state from east to west and is the boundary that separates the Chunnenuggee Hills and Southern Red Hills geographical boundaries. Elevations commonly reach 400 feet (120 m) in these hills and can reach up to 500 feet (150 m) in some areas. About 40 miles (64 km) north of Troy near the Montgomery area, the Chunnenuggee Hills region ends and the flat 'Black Prairie' region begins, commonly known as the Black Belt region. About 60 miles (97 km) south of Troy in the Dothan area, the Southern Red Hills region ends and the 'Dougherty Plains' region begins. MapMuch of the region consists of pine forests. Most tree species found in the area are pine, hickory, oak, pecan, and populus. The 231-mile (372 km) long Conecuh River flows at the northern end of Troy. A 45-acre (180,000 m2) lake called Pike County Lake is located at the southern end of Troy.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.3 square miles (68.2 km²), of which, 26.2 square miles (68.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.34%) is water. Climate Troy's climate is described as humid subtropical using Köppen climate classification. Troy is typical of areas along the Gulf of Mexico in that it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. (See table below for average temperatures for Troy.)During the summer and fall, Troy is occasionally affected by tropical storms and hurricanes. The most recent major hurricanes to affect Troy have been Hurricane Opal, Hurricane Ivan, and Hurricane Katrina. Thunderstorms occur throughout the summer, but are most severe in the spring and fall, when destructive winds and tornadoes occasionally occur.The late winter months will occasionally bring very small sleet/snow showers, with a significant snow storm happening rarely. The last two big snow events to affect Troy were part of the 2010 Southern Snow event and 1993 Storm of the Century. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 13,935 people, 5,583 households, and 3,187 families residing in the city. The population density was 531.1 people per square mile (205.0/km²). There were 6,436 housing units at an average density of 245.3/sq mi (94.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 58.89% White, 38.56% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 5,583 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.9% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.98.In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 24.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males. Of the reported population, 78.2% were born in the state of Alabama. The percentage of foreign-born residents was 2.8% and 16.2% of those individuals were naturalized citizens. The median income for a household in the city was $25,352, and the median income for a family was $39,601. Males had a median income of $29,190 versus $20,368 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,589. About 17.7% of families and 23.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over. Economy The largest employers in the Troy micropolitan area are Troy University, Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky Aircraft, the Wal-Mart distribution center in nearby Brundidge, Alabama, and the various branches of Wiley Sanders Lead, Wiley Sanders Truck Lines, and K&W Plastics operations. Troy University's main campus, located in Troy, employs approximately 700 faculty and staff. Public Schools Charles Henderson High School Charles Henderson Middle School Troy Elementary School Private Schools Pike Liberal Arts School Covenant Christian School New Life Christian Academy Covenant Christian School is a K-6 private school, founded in 1985 as a ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Troy. New Life Christian Academy is a K3-12 private school that serves students throughout southeast Alabama and utilizes the college-preparatory ABeka curriculum. Pike Liberal Arts School is a K-12 private school in Troy that attracts students not only from the city of Troy, but from throughout Pike County and the surrounding counties. Higher education Troy University is a comprehensive four-year public university that has a current student population of around 7,114 on its main campus located in Troy. It was ranked the #1 university in the state of Alabama by Forbes Magazine in 2010. The university was founded in 1887 and has evolved into the preeminent institution of higher learning in southeast Alabama. Transportation Troy Municipal Airport Pike County Transportation System Troy University Transportation System Notable residents Clarence 'Pine Top' Smith- inventor ofboogie woogiemusic; pianist. Manuel H. Johnson- Former vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Brian Meadows- Major League Baseball player. Bobby Jon Drinkard- Contestant onSurvivor: PalauandSurvivor: Guatemala. Actor inWe Are Marshall. Hank Williams, Jr.- Country singer. Son of country music legendHank Williams. John Lewis (politician)- AmericanCivil Rightsleader andUnited Statescongressman. Charles Henderson- 35th governor ofAlabama. Patricia Schubert Barnes- Founder of Sister Schubert's Rolls. Douglas Edwards-CBStelevision news' first anchor person. Mary Harmon Black Bryant- Wife of legendary football coachPaul 'Bear' Bryant. Henry A. Wiley- chief operational officer and highest ranking officer in theUnited States Navyin the late 1930s. Points of interest Troy University Troy University Arboretum Town Square Confederate Memorial Monument Pioneer Museum of Alabama Pioneer Shopping Village Pike County Lake Troy Recreation Center Bicentennial Park Trojan Oaks Golf CourseNow closed Development and Business CGI Group Lockheed MartinOperations facility Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Troy University Allstate Beverage Company Budweisershipping facility HB&G Architectural Columns Lyncoach Truck Bodies Wiley Sanders Lead Company Wiley Sanders Truck Lines, Inc. KW Plastics Serv-Cold, LLC