City · Texas
Troy, Texas
Troy, city, in Bell County, Texas. Troy had 3,585 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 50.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,375 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,844 (±22). GEOID 4873748.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,585
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,375 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,844 ±22
Median household income
$86,311
±$12,736 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$201,500
±$30,829 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,324
±$310 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Troy and what county is it in?
Troy is a city in Bell County, Texas. It covers 4.7 square miles of land, 510 residents per square mile in 2020.
Troy is in the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 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 3,585 people lived in Troy on July 1, 2025, up 50.9% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,375 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,844 (±22).
| Measure | Troy | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,844 ±22 | 386,897 | no clear change |
| Households | 973 ±95 | 142,305 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.92 ±0.29 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,001 ±99 | 155,018 | no clear change |
Troy's population since 2000
From 1,378 in 2000 to 3,585 in 2025: up 160.2%. 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 33.8 years old; 30.2% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.6%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Troy | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 ±4.5 | 32.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.2% ±5.0 pts | 27.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9% ±5.5 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±4.7 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.6% ±9.0 pts | 26.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.6% ±9.7 pts | 42.4% | −13.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±2.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±2.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±4.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±5.2 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±5.6 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5% ±4.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.1% ±5.9 pts | 27.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±6.0 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.8% ±3.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
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 973 households earn less than $86,311 a year (±$12,736), against $68,865 in Bell County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $77,880 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Troy | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,311 ±$12,736 | $68,865 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,140 ±$11,682 | $89,510 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,001 ±$4,081 | $34,279 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±5.0 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±7.6 pts | 90.9% | – |
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 65.4% of Troy's occupied homes and renters 34.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $201,500 by its owner (±$30,829). The median renter pays $1,324 a month including utilities, and 23.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Troy | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $201,500 ±$30,829 | $241,000 | +$48,894 |
| Median gross rent | $1,324 ±$310 | $1,224 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.2% ±14.2 pts | 41.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,750 ±$340 | $1,722 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.4% ±9.3 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.6% ±9.3 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,001 ±99 | 155,018 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±4.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8% ±9.6 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±3.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 9.5% ±7.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 29.0% ±8.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±5.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±5.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
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 52 new housing units in Troy in 2025 (42 in single-family houses), 14.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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?
86.0% of Troy's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes.
| Measure | Troy | Bell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2% ±6.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±4.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.0% ±6.8 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2% ±5.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±6.8 | 23.9 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Troy; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.02Bell County | 3,968 | $90,825 |
| Tract 201.01Bell County | 3,351 | $72,794 |
| Tract 204.01Bell County | 4,324 | $68,158 |
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 Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Troy is the 5,807th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 455th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Troy ranks 273rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 455th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 47th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 826th | 979 |
| Median household income | 273rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 480th | 978 |
| Median home value | 476th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 287th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 685th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 418th | 877 |
| Median age | 676th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 646th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 421st | 976 |
Troy's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, 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?
18 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.