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Community Contact |
Town of Troy
Board of Selectmen
PO Box 249
Troy, NH
03465
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| Telephone |
(603) 242-7722 |
| Fax |
(603) 242-3430 |
| E-mail |
selectmen@troy-nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.troy-nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday and Wednesday, 8:30-5, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30-3; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday and Wednesday, 8-12:30 & 1:30-4:30, Tuesday, 8-12:30 & 1:30-4:30, Thursday, 12:30-7
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| County |
Cheshire |
| Labor Market Area |
Keene, NH Micropolitan NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Monadnock |
| Planning Commission |
Southwest Region |
| Regional Development |
Monadnock Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 5 |
| State Senate |
District District 9 |
| State Representative |
Cheshire County Districts 12, 17 |
| Incorporated: 1815 |
| Origin: This territory was separated from Marlborough in 1815, and combined with parts of Fitzwilliam, Swanzey, and Richmond to create a new town more central to those in outlying areas of those communities. A prominent citizen and friend of Governor John Taylor Gilman, Captain Benjamin Mann of Mason, suggested the name Troy. His daughter Betsy was married to Samuel Wilson, famous as Uncle Sam and at that time a resident of Troy, New York, which was incorporated the following year. At least seven members of the Wilson family were living in the town at the time, thus securing the name. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 676 residents in 1820 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Troy totaled 432 over 50 years, from 1,713 in 1970 to 2,145 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 24 percent increase from 1970 to 1980. The town's population was unchanged from the 2010 Census to the 2020 Census. The 2021 Census estimate for Troy was 2,170 residents, which ranked 133rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 124.3 persons per square mile of land area. Troy contains 17.5 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$3,644,079 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2021-2022 |
$4,480,680 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1974/22 |
| Master Plan |
2007 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Zoning; Library; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Industrial Development; Cheshire Railroad |
| Public Library |
Gay-Kimball Public |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Cheshire Medical Center, Keene |
11 miles |
94 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Troy Water Works |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | Yes |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$29.58 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
69.6 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$20.41 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 82.2% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 6.9% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 10.9% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
779 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
502 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
138 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
49 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
90 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
1,768 |
76,473 |
| 2020 |
2,130 |
76,458 |
| 2010 |
2,145 |
77,117 |
| 2000 |
1,967 |
73,993 |
| 1990 |
2,096 |
70,223 |
| 1980 |
2,131 |
62,116 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 916 |
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Female: 852 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
91 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
292 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
354 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
471 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
300 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
260 |
| Median Age |
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39.6 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
1,305 |
| High school graduate or higher |
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95.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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24.3% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$31,602 |
| Median family income |
$74,948 |
| Median household income |
$54,375 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$53,293 |
| Female |
$41,685 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
7.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,245 |
1,130 |
| Employed |
1,180 |
1,089 |
| Unemployed |
65 |
41 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.2% |
3.6% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
20 |
42 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$728 |
$740 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
129 |
159 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$462 |
$723 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
149 |
201 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$497 |
$727 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
76 |
75 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$602 |
$758 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
225 |
276 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$532 |
$735 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Monadnock Regional (Fitzwilliam, Gilsum, Richmond, Roxbury, Swanzey, Troy) |
SAU 93 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Cheshire Career Center (Keene); Fall Mountain RHS - CTE |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-6 |
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| Total Enrollment |
158 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: River Valley; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Keene State; Franklin Pierce; Antioch New England |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Surell Accessories |
Women's accessories |
15 |
1981 |
| Inn at East Hill Farm |
Resort, hotel |
70 |
1974 |
| Troy Auto Parts |
Vehicles, repair, sales |
8 |
1981 |
| Minute Mart |
Convenience store, gas station |
8 |
1988 |
| Dragon Palace |
Restaurant |
6 |
2004 |
| Monadnock Berries |
Blueberries, produce |
5 |
2000 |
| Troy Deli & Marketplace |
Deli, Convenience Store |
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2018 |
| Royal Spice |
Restaurant |
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2021 |
| J & J Auto Body |
Automotive repair & service |
4 |
1994 |
| Troy Pizza Barn |
Restaurant |
6 |
2015 |
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
12, 124 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-91 (VT), Exit 3 |
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Distance |
24 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
Yes |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Dillant-Hopkins, Swanzey | Runway | 6,201 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
57 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
53 miles |
| Portland, ME |
159 miles |
| Boston, MA |
88 miles |
| New York City, NY |
217 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
252 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
983 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
83.8% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
8.9% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.5% |
| Other Means |
2.1% |
| Worked at home |
4.7% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
28.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
13.1% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
79.6% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
7.3% |
| Recreation, Attractions, and Events |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourist Attractions |
| Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| Youth Sports: Baseball |
| Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football |
| Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds |
| Fishing/Hunting |
| Boating/Marinas |
| Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails |
| Cross Country Skiing |
| Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Mount Ascutney (VT) |
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Other: Gap Mountain; Historic Village |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 6/20/22
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