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Troy, Illinois

Introduction to 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.

Troy History

Troy was formed from ten acres of land bought by James Riggen and David Hendershot in 1819. It was originally known as Columbia, but Riggen soon renamed it Troy. A post office was formed in Troy in 1833. It became an important stagecoach stop for travelers coming from St. Louis. Troy was legally recognized in 1857.

Troy and nearby Attractions

  • Alton Museum of History and Art
  • Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
  • Frank Holten State Recreation Area
  • St. Louis Zoo
  • Aquatic Center
  • Cuivre River State Park

Things To Do In Troy

The Paul Simon Museum, the Alton Museum of History and Art and the Children’s Museum at Edwardsville are all accessible from Troy. The Shaw Park Aquatic Center, the St.Louis Zoo and the World Aquarium are some popular local recreational destinations. Fishing, boating, swimming, hiking and picnicking can be enjoyed at the Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area-Madison.

Troy Transportation

Lambert-St.Louis International is the nearest major airport.

Troy Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Southern Illinois University, Southwestern Illinois College, Lewis and Clark Community College and Saint Louis Community College.

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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