Troy Population 2026
Troy has a population of 49,906, making it the #878 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 176× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,906
Rank in United States
#878
Coordinates
42.73°N, 73.69°W
~10 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
511 km
317 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
Cities near Troy
- Cohoes16,538 people · ~5 km away
- Latham20,736 people · ~6 km away
- West Albany93,794 people · ~9 km away
- Albany101,228 people · ~10 km away
- Clifton Park36,705 people · ~17 km away
- Schenectady65,305 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Troy?
Troy has a population of 49,906 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #878 biggest city in United States.
What state is Troy in?
Troy is located in New York, United States.
Is Troy the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 511 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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