Troy, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Troy, Illinois
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Locationin Madison County, Illinois
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 Troy, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Townships | Jarvis, Pin Oak |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.67 sq mi (14.69 km2) |
| • Land | 5.62 sq mi (14.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,960 |
| • Density | 1,950.18/sq mi (752.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62294
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-76199 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397061 |
Troy is a city located in Madison County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 10,960 people lived there. This was an increase from 9,888 people in 2010.
Troy is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a large area that includes the city of St. Louis and its nearby communities. Interestingly, there is another city named Troy in Missouri that is also part of this same area.
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History of Troy
Troy was first mapped out in 1819. It officially became a town on February 18, 1857. Later, in 1892, it was recognized as a city.
Geography and Location
Troy is found in the south-central part of Madison County. It is next to Maryville on its west side. Glen Carbon is to its northwest.
Roads and Travel
Major highways like I-55 and I-70 run through the west side of Troy. These highways make it easy to travel. They connect Troy to St. Louis, which is about 20 miles southwest.
I-55 goes north from Troy for about 75 miles to Springfield. Springfield is the capital city of Illinois. I-70 goes east for about 50 miles to Vandalia. U.S. Route 40 also passes through Troy. Illinois Route 162 goes through the center of the city.
Land and Water
Troy covers a total area of about 5.67 square miles. Most of this area, about 5.62 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.05 square miles, is water. Most of the water in Troy flows into Silver Creek. This creek eventually joins the Kaskaskia River. Some western parts of the city drain into Canteen Creek, which flows towards the Mississippi River.
Population and People
The number of people living in Troy has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 648 | — | |
| 1890 | 826 | 27.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,080 | 30.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,447 | 34.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,312 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,122 | −14.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,154 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,260 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,778 | 41.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,144 | 20.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,772 | 75.9% | |
| 1990 | 6,046 | 60.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,524 | 41.0% | |
| 2010 | 9,888 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 10,960 | 10.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 8,524 people living in Troy. Many families lived there, with 45.2% of households having children under 18. Most households (60.1%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.75 people.
The median age in Troy in 2000 was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older. About 30.2% of the population was under 18.
Famous People from Troy
Troy has been home to some notable individuals:
- Paul Simon: He was a US senator. He lived in Troy and was the youngest editor of the local newspaper, the Troy Tribune.
- Jesse L. Simpson: He was born in Troy and became the Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
- Bob Turley: A famous baseball pitcher who won the Cy Young Award. He played for several teams, including the New York Yankees. Bob Turley was born in Troy.
Images for kids
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The William W. Jarvis House in Troy.
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Map showing Troy's location in Madison County, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Troy (Illinois) para niños
