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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Troy

Missouri · 6,737 residents · 7.719 sq mi
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Troy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,332. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $92,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,737
+77%since 1990
from 3,813 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.1
+2%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 59%(604)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.5%(575)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.9%(533)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.9%(467)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.6%(448)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.3%(1,029)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.3%(1,033)
US avg: 16%
45 to 549.6%(648)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.8%(455)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746%(405)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.1%(341)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3%(199)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,332
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,690 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,666
+68%since 1990
from $10,521 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $334 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
34.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Troy on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,573)
Black4.2%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(70)
Asian0.5%(19)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,265)
Black2.9%(193)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(115)
Asian0.1%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan1.9%(269)
Mexican1%(145)
Cuban0.9%(127)
Honduran0.4%(52)
Spaniard0.2%(26)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(62)
Korean0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German32.2%(4,494)
Irish17.1%(2,391)
English12.5%(1,742)
Italian6.2%(862)
American6%(834)
French3%(415)
Polish2.2%(305)
Czech1.7%(236)
Scottish1.4%(202)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(107)
Dutch0.6%(85)
Hungarian0.3%(37)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.2%(34)
Croatian0.2%(22)
Ukrainian0.2%(21)
Russian0.1%(19)
Norwegian0.1%(17)
Swedish0.1%(14)
Nigerian0.1%(11)
Serbian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−34%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.6%(615)
Married63.5%(1,414)
Widowed1.9%(43)
Divorced7%(155)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(502)
Married50.1%(1,343)
Widowed14.6%(390)
Divorced16.6%(445)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, Missouri?

Troy, Missouri has about 6,737 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Troy, Missouri?

The typical household in Troy, Missouri earns about $40,332 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 $92,700, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, Missouri?

About 14.9% 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 11.0% 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 2,924 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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