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Troy

Missouri · 15,201 residents (2025 est.) · 7.719 sq mi
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Troy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,012. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,210 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,947
+107%since 2000
from 6,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,807 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+10%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,201 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Troy
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,012
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,332 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,005
+81%since 2000
from $17,666 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+6%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,265)
Black2.9%(193)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(115)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(782)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(12,331)
Black2.6%(369)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(667)
Asian0.5%(70)
Other3.7%(510)
Diversity Score26.7%(3,730)
Diversity Score
27
+130%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+86%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, Missouri?

Troy, Missouri has about 13,947 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troy, Missouri?

The typical household in Troy, Missouri earns about $79,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Troy, Missouri expensive?

In Troy, Missouri, the median home is worth about $226,500, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, Missouri?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Troy, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Troy, Missouri?

About 13.6% of people in Troy, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Troy, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Troy, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,134 residents, a change of about 266 percent over that period.

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