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Tyro

North Carolina · 3,753 residents · 12.85 sq mi
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Tyro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,686. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $134,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,753
−5%since 2019
from 3,954 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
292 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 308 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+11%since 2019
from 35.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K201020202024Tyro
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,686
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,714 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,192
+15%since 2019
from $22,815 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $126,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $748 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.9% in 2019
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(3,546)
Black2.1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(269)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(56)
Diversity Score23.8%(941)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(3,261)
Black2.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(195)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other1.3%(48)
Diversity Score22.4%(842)
Diversity Score
22
−6%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 85.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+6%since 2019
from 23.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 82.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
45.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyro, North Carolina?

Tyro, North Carolina has about 3,753 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tyro, North Carolina earns about $55,686 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 $134,400, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Tyro, North Carolina?

About 16.8% 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 14.4% of people in Tyro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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