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Troy, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Troy, Illinois is 10,889 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 211th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $97,825, the median home value is $240,800, and the median age is 35.8.

The population has grown 18.5% since 2010 (9,964 → 11,810).

10,889

Population

1746

People / sq mi

$97,825

Median Income

$240,800

Median Home Value

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Troy covers 6.2 sq mi of land at 1746 people per square mile.

About Troy, IL

The poverty rate is what most separates Troy from the typical city: 1.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Troy is a city in Illinois with a population of 10,889.

Median household income is $97,825, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $240,800, with typical rent around $1,060.

About 45.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 8.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Troy city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Troy city had a population of 9,964 in 2010 and 11,810 in 2024, a 18.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,810 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.25%.

2024 · 12K20102024
Troy city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,810

Population (2024)

9,964

Population (2010)

11,810

Peak (2024)

1.25%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,964
201110,000
201210,005
201310,044
201410,053
201510,083
201610,142
201710,232
201810,296
201910,375
202011,454
202111,543
202211,647
202311,721
202411,810

Race & Ethnicity

White91.3%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$97,825

Median Household Income

$44,948

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$240,800

Median Home Value

$1,060

Median Rent

67.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.4%

High School+

45.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

84.6%

Public Transit

8.5%

Work From Home

24.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

28.3%

Foreign Born

96.3%

Non-English at Home

12.4%

Veterans

11.5%

With Disability

96.5%

Health Insurance

96.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.1%
Manufacturing10.3%
Public Administration9.6%
Information7.1%
Retail Trade6.5%
Construction6.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Troy, Illinois has a population of 10,889 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 211th-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in Troy, Illinois is $97,825, with 1.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Troy, Illinois is $240,800, with median monthly rent at $1,060 and a homeownership rate of 67.5%.

The median age in Troy, Illinois is 35.8 years. The population is 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

The population has grown 18.5% since 2010 (9,964 → 11,810).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.