City · Missouri
Troy, Missouri
Troy, city, in Lincoln County, Missouri. Troy had 15,201 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 19.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,686 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,947 (±32). GEOID 2973942.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,201
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,686 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,947 ±32
Median household income
$79,012
±$14,941 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$226,500
±$15,436 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,033
±$152 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Troy and what county is it in?
Troy is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri. It covers 7.7 square miles of land, 1,643 residents per square mile in 2020.
Troy is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Troy, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,201 people lived in Troy on July 1, 2025, up 19.7% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 12,686 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,947 (±32).
| Measure | Troy | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,947 ±32 | 63,057 | +1,868 |
| Households | 5,138 ±329 | 22,817 | +1,161 |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.17 | 2.73 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 5,183 ±328 | 23,790 | +799 |
Troy's population since 2000
From 6,737 in 2000 to 15,201 in 2025: up 125.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Troy as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Troy?
The median resident of Troy is 35.2 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Troy | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±2.8 | 37.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.4% ±2.8 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±3.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±2.3 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.4% ±2.8 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5% ±2.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±1.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±3.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±2.6 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±2.3 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.7% ±3.6 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2% ±1.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.9% ±1.6 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Troy earn?
Half of Troy's 5,138 households earn less than $79,012 a year (±$14,941), against $89,278 in Lincoln County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $67,584 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Troy | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,012 ±$14,941 | $89,278 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,215 ±$9,066 | $100,506 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,005 ±$2,764 | $36,965 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6% ±4.6 pts | 10.2% | +6.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6% ±8.3 pts | 11.6% | +9.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7% ±4.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±3.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±3.1 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Troy?
Owners occupy 69.9% of Troy's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $226,500 by its owner (±$15,436). The median renter pays $1,033 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Troy | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $226,500 ±$15,436 | $244,300 | +$44,357 |
| Median gross rent | $1,033 ±$152 | $961 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3% ±13.0 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,411 ±$72 | $1,521 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9% ±6.3 pts | 79.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.1% ±6.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Housing units | 5,183 ±328 | 23,790 | +799 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.1% ±4.6 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.6% ±4.8 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±3.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Troy building?
Builders took permits for 107 new housing units in Troy in 2025 (35 in single-family houses), 7.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Troy work and get to work?
74.0% of Troy's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes.
| Measure | Troy | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±4.8 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.0% ±8.1 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±6.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5% ±4.6 pts | 8.3% | +10.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min ±3.2 | 31.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Troy?
1 census tract lies mostly in Troy, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8103.05Lincoln County | 7,829 | $64,306 |
| Tract 8103.08Lincoln County | 8,008 | $100,240 |
| Tract 8103.06Lincoln County | 2,827 | $82,577 |
| Tract 8102.03Lincoln County | 5,326 | $112,917 |
| Tract 8103.10Lincoln County | 5,622 | $89,803 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Troy) · Census block assignment files
How does Troy compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Troy is the 2,385th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 54th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Troy ranks 90th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 54th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 12th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th | 420 |
| Median household income | 90th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 166th | 420 |
| Median home value | 96th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 116th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 231st | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 305th | 404 |
| Median age | 309th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 176th | 418 |
| Work from home | 113th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 62nd | 420 |
Troy's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Troy with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Troy?
10 of the 57 figures for Troy on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Troy are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Troy.