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Troy, MO
City in Lincoln County, Missouri.
Population
13,947
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,807
ZIP codes
0
Troy and its ZIP codes
Troy at a glance
- Troy is about 20 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 62nd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $79,012, 12% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,500 and median rent is $1,033 a month.
Local data for Troy, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Troy, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,012
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$226,500
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,494), Irish Americans (2,391), Italian Americans (862).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Troy.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,050
12,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $7,642 per person
How people get to work
Troy, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Troy, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Troy, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Troy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow MillsCity | 3.6 mi | 3.2 |
| CaveTown | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Fountain N' LakesVillage | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| Hawk PointCity | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Flint HillCity | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Wright CityCity | 9.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Chain of RocksVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| ForistellCity | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| SilexCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WinfieldCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Old MonroeCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WentzvilleCity | 13 mi | 21.7 |
| WarrentonCity | 13 mi | 9 |
| TruesdaleCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| JosephvilleVillage | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| FoleyCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Troy, MO in?
- Troy is in Lincoln County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Troy, MO?
- About 13,947 people live in Troy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Troy?
- Nearby places include Moscow Mills (3.6 mi), Cave (5.4 mi), Fountain N' Lakes (7 mi), Hawk Point (7.7 mi), Flint Hill (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023