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Troy, IL


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Troy, Illinois

Troy, Illinois, in Madison county, is 22 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is included in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 8,524 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $59,643. Troy doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Troy residents donated more money ($2,200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Troy Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Troy, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Troy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Troy Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Troy, IL

Comparing Troy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity36
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

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