Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Troy, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,947

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%12,331

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%667

Two or More

3.6%504

Black

2.6%369

Asian

0.5%70

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%390

High School Diploma

33.3%3,045

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%611

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%1,583

Associate's Degree

15.5%1,419

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%1,050

Master's Degree

2.3%214

Doctorate

0.9%80

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

14.7%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$226,500

Median Renti

$1,033

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.9%3,589

Renter-Occupied

30.1%1,549

Total Units

5,183

Homeownership

69.9%

Vacancy Rate

0.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%140

$50K–$100K

3.3%120

$100K–$150K

7.9%283

$150K–$200K

22.4%803

$200K–$300K

50%1,794

$300K–$500K

12.5%449

Rent Distribution

Under $500

234

$500–$750

243

$750–$1,000

262

$1,000–$1,250

266

$1,250–$1,500

156

$1,500–$2,000

374

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%79

2010–2019

15.6%808

2000–2009

33.2%1,719

1990–1999

14.2%735

1980–1989

15.4%799

1970–1979

7%361

1960–1969

2.9%151

1950–1959

3.2%164

1940–1949

2.6%135

1939 or earlier

4.5%232

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.7%3,630

Utility Gas

27.6%1,418

Bottled/LP Gas

1%52

No Fuel

0.4%20

Solar

0.4%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,012

Mean Household Incomei

$85,215

Per Capita Incomei

$32,005

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

7,070

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%287

$10K–$15K

5.5%283

$15K–$20K

0.7%36

$20K–$25K

5.4%275

$25K–$30K

3.3%170

$30K–$35K

7.3%375

$35K–$40K

3.2%162

$40K–$45K

1.5%78

$45K–$50K

4.8%248

$50K–$60K

3.9%202

$60K–$75K

6.5%336

$75K–$100K

12.5%643

$100K–$125K

20.3%1,041

$125K–$150K

4.4%225

$150K–$200K

10%516

$200K+

5.1%261

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

397

Residentsi

458

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

38 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers397 homes64% occupied$422/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,012/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

83%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

16%

Low income$40K–$63K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2181.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Guatemala

Mexico

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,753

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,904

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

530(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured

Troy, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026