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

26,842

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.4%22,390

Two or More

5.9%1,586

Asian

4%1,073

Black

3.3%877

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%786

Other

0.5%130

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%697

High School Diploma

28.7%5,188

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%1,044

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%1,939

Associate's Degree

10.7%1,934

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%3,609

Master's Degree

11.1%2,016

Professional Degree

1.1%201

Doctorate

1%179

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

33.2%

Graduate+

13.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$217,400

Median Renti

$1,003

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.5%7,365

Renter-Occupied

34.5%3,878

Total Units

11,733

Homeownership

65.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%167

$50K–$100K

6.4%475

$100K–$150K

11.8%867

$150K–$200K

24.9%1,836

$200K–$300K

23%1,691

$300K–$500K

26.9%1,979

$500K–$1M

4.5%328

$1M+

0.3%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

229

$500–$750

631

$750–$1,000

1,060

$1,000–$1,250

828

$1,250–$1,500

420

$1,500–$2,000

517

$2,000+

174

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%137

2010–2019

6.6%769

2000–2009

14.4%1,691

1990–1999

13.2%1,546

1980–1989

4.1%479

1970–1979

13.2%1,553

1960–1969

16.9%1,982

1950–1959

8.8%1,027

1940–1949

6%705

1939 or earlier

15.7%1,844

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.9%8,312

Electricity

25%2,810

No Fuel

0.5%59

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%30

Fuel Oil

0.1%15

Coal

0.1%11

Wood

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,830

Mean Household Incomei

$89,150

Per Capita Incomei

$38,427

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

13,752

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%329

$10K–$15K

4.9%549

$15K–$20K

5.5%617

$20K–$25K

3.3%369

$25K–$30K

4.6%513

$30K–$35K

1.7%192

$35K–$40K

4%451

$40K–$45K

3.7%412

$45K–$50K

4.2%476

$50K–$60K

7.8%873

$60K–$75K

12.1%1,355

$75K–$100K

12.9%1,455

$100K–$125K

8.2%922

$125K–$150K

8.9%1,001

$150K–$200K

7.2%810

$200K+

8.2%919

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

756

Residentsi

1,179

Avg. Tenant Renti

$383/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing86 homes98% occupied$406/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers384 homes84% occupied$419/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8285 homes92% occupied$328/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,830/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

80.4%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

17.5%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

66.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.2% of subsidized households are minority

35.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,060

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,130

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,270(6.4% of civilian adults)