A Decade of Poverty Statistics in Troy

Troy has seen a steep decline in poverty over the past decade, however some demographic groups aren't fairing as well as others.

According to data from the United States Census Bureau, the city’s poverty rate has been cut by nearly one-third. In 2012, nearly 15% of our town’s residents were at or below the poverty level; today that number is just under 10%. And while this is good news to celebrate, a different story emerges when we look at how poverty rates impact different gen…