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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Troy

Illinois · 8,524 residents · 5.694 sq mi
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Troy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,720. Population has grown 41% since 1990. Median home value is $99,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,524
+41%since 1990
from 6,046 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,497 / sq mi
+41%since 1990
from 1,062 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+10%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K7K9K11K12K1990201020202024Troy
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,720
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,367 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,174
+59%since 1990
from $13,326 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$578
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
26.9% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,956)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(36)
Diversity Score3.7%(223)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(8,063)
Black1.5%(126)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(127)
Asian0.7%(60)
Diversity Score9.1%(776)
9
+147%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, Illinois?

Troy, Illinois has about 8,524 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Troy, Illinois?

The typical household in Troy, Illinois earns about $53,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, Illinois expensive?

In Troy, Illinois, the median home is worth about $99,600, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, Illinois?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, Illinois?

About 3.4% of people in Troy, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,478 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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