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Troy

Missouri · 12,686 residents · 7.719 sq mi
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Troy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,524. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,000. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,686
+88%since 2000
from 6,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,643 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+8%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Troy
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,524
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,332 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,684
+45%since 2000
from $17,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(10,920)
Black2.9%(368)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(535)
Asian0.6%(75)
Other2.3%(286)
Diversity Score24.2%(3,065)
Diversity Score
24
+108%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+117%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Troy, Missouri?

Troy, Missouri has about 12,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Troy, Missouri?

The typical household in Troy, Missouri earns about $68,524 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 $155,000, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Troy, Missouri?

About 15.4% 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 9.0% 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 8,873 residents, a change of about 233 percent over that period.

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