2025 Compare Cities People:
Atlanta, GA vs Troy, NY

Change Cities
Highlights
- Troy is 0% more densely populated than Atlanta.
- People are 7.8% less likely to be married in Troy.
- The Median Age is 0.9 years younger in Troy.
 Atlanta, GATroy, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock50,717329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.538.4
 space3
 Population - 2010429,414  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock49,170285,036,114
 Population - 1990394,017  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.1%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock4,896.993.4
 Land Area135.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Atlanta, GATroy, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3421.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Atlanta, GATroy, NYUnited States
 White39.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.4%12.2%
 Asian5.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.4%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Atlanta, GATroy, NYUnited States
 Married Population30.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock26.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.6%50.2%
 Never Married55.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.3%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.152.60
 Households221,171  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,86580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households128,521  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock34.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

   |    Reply

Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

   |    Reply

Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Atlanta

Reviews for Troy    6 Reviews

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

   |    Reply

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Troy for 17 years and love it more than ever. I was initially attracted by its handsome industrial-era architecture, walkable downtown and budding arts  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Troy


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.