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Tryon

North Carolina · 1,760 residents · 1.997 sq mi
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Tryon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,449. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $109,600. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,760
+4%since 1990
from 1,700 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 851 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
52.3
−17%since 1990
from 63.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tryon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,449
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,523 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,347
+27%since 1990
from $16,812 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $442 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
35.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+16%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,288)
Black24%(408)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(804)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(1,351)
Black20.6%(362)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score43.9%(773)
Diversity Score
44
−7%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tryon, North Carolina?

Tryon, North Carolina has about 1,760 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tryon, North Carolina?

The typical household in Tryon, North Carolina earns about $31,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tryon, North Carolina expensive?

In Tryon, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Tryon, North Carolina?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tryon, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tryon, North Carolina?

About 14.3% of people in Tryon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tryon, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Tryon, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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