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Troy, KS
City in Doniphan County, Kansas.
Population
824
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
845
ZIP codes
0
Troy and its ZIP codes
Troy at a glance
- Troy is about 23 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,232 a year, 30% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,100 (50% below Kansas) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Troy, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Troy, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,232
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$108,100
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (206), Irish Americans (125), Polish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doniphan County. PPP loans are for Troy.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,921
2,817 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59M
FY 2026, $7,860 per person
How people get to work
Troy, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Troy, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
223
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Troy, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Troy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BendenaCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| SeveranceCity | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| WathenaCity | 8.5 mi | 2.3 |
| DentonCity | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| HighlandCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| ElwoodCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| LeonaCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Amazonia, MOVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Rushville, MOVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Oregon, MOCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Forest City, MOCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| AtchisonCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| Country Club, MOVillage | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| St. Joseph, MOCity | 16 mi | 44 |
| De Kalb, MOTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HuronCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Troy, KS in?
- Troy is in Doniphan County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Troy, KS?
- About 824 people live in Troy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Troy?
- Nearby places include Bendena (5.1 mi), Severance (8 mi), Wathena (8.5 mi), Denton (9.8 mi), Highland (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023