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Tyro

North Carolina · 3,833 residents · 12.85 sq mi
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Tyro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $191,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,833
+5%since 2023
from 3,635 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
298 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 283 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−1%since 2023
from 36.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K201020202024Tyro
20244K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57%(268)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(170)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(255)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(257)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(229)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417%(653)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.5%(251)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.2%(621)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.9%(609)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(324)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(141)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(55)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,364
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,198 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,678
+2%since 2023
from $28,183 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−1%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $182,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $776 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+3%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,460)
Black2.4%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,662)
Black0.9%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(85)
Diversity Score
11
−7%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(52)
Ancestry
English12.2%(466)
Irish10.6%(406)
German10%(383)
American7.6%(290)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(84)
Italian1.9%(73)
Scottish1.9%(72)
Polish0.8%(32)
Portuguese0.8%(29)
Brazilian0.6%(24)
Dutch0.6%(24)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.3%(11)
French0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 26.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Female
46.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(506)
Married49.5%(828)
Widowed3.2%(53)
Divorced17.1%(287)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(314)
Married59.3%(870)
Widowed7.5%(110)
Divorced11.7%(172)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyro, North Carolina?

Tyro, North Carolina has about 3,833 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tyro, North Carolina earns about $58,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tyro, North Carolina expensive?

In Tyro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $191,800, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Tyro, North Carolina?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tyro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tyro, North Carolina?

About 15.7% of people in Tyro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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