Tryon is a town located in Polk County North Carolina. Tryon has a 2024 population of 1,620. Tryon is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 3.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,564 in 2020.
The average household income in Tryon is $61,253 with a poverty rate of 18.05%. The median age in Tryon is 61.9 years: 59.1 years for males, and 66.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tryon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,265 | 83.44% |
| Black or African American | 171 | 11.28% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 4.02% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 855 | 1.68 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 519 | 1.07 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Married | 240 | 2.43 | 78.8 | 21.3 |
| Female | 72 | 3.42 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Male | 24 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.44
Average Family Size
1.68
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 4.78% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 432 | 30.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 234 | 16.7% |
| High School Graduate | 244 | 17.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.64% |
| Some College | 293 | 20.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,169 | 1,133 | 581 |
| Black | 142 | 102 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 43 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,397 | $0 | $58,393 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $14,059 |
| High School Graduate | $28,542 | $35,536 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,167 | $29,861 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,704 | $31,563 | $17,976 |
| Some College | $27,589 | $31,563 | $20,163 |
$24,704
Average Earnings
$31,563
Average Male
$17,976
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.8% of Tryon residents speak only English, while 1.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,171 | 226 | 19.3% |
| Multiple | 61 | 33 | 54.1% |
18.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.58%
Male Poverty Rate
18.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tryon is Multiple, with 54.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tryon is White, with 19.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.2% |
| Some College | 10.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 28.48% |
| Male Employed | 10.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,000 | $80,706 |
| Households | $50,398 | $61,253 |
| Married Families | $84,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,625 | $47,265 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 8.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.28%
Born in Tryon
95.65%
Native Born
4.35%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
2.37%
Naturalized
95.65% of Tryon residents were born in the United States, with 36.28% having been born in North Carolina. 1.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,690 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 1,676 | 14 | 0.84% |
| 2027 | 1,662 | 14 | 0.85% |
| 2026 | 1,648 | 14 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 1,634 | 14 | 0.86% |
| 2024 | 1,620 | 14 | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 1,606 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,605 | 26 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 1,579 | 15 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 1,564 | -51 | -3.16% |
| 2019 | 1,615 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 1,612 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 1,609 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 1,605 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,609 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,606 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 1,611 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 1,605 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,605 | -26 | -1.59% |
| 2010 | 1,631 | 0 | 0% |