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Tyro

North Carolina · 3,879 residents · 12.85 sq mi
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Tyro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $128,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,879
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3,894 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
302 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 303 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−2%vs 2011
vs 38.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,772
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,297
−6%vs 2011
vs $19,407 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
+9%vs 2011
vs 0.287 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $135,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $626 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−22.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.3% in 2011
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+14%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,376)
Black1.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(314)
Asian3.7%(144)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(1,169)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,560)
Black1.5%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(179)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(615)
Diversity Score
16
−47%vs 2011
vs 30 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 23.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Female
50.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Foreign born
6.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyro, North Carolina?

Tyro, North Carolina has about 3,879 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tyro, North Carolina earns about $43,772 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 $128,600, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Tyro, North Carolina?

About 6.1% 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 11.9% of people in Tyro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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