Tyro, NC

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Tyro Overview

3,460
TOTAL POPULATION
1,816
MALE POPULATION
1,644
FEMALE POPULATION
110.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,669
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,857
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,995
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,662
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Tyro

The most populous races in Tyro are White / Caucasian (3,341 | 96.6%), Two or more Races (60 | 1.7%), and Black / African American (59 | 1.7%).
Race in Tyro
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American591.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino571.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,34196.6%
Two or more Races601.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,460100.0%

Ancestry in Tyro

The most populous ancestries reported in Tyro are American (402 | 11.6%), German (336 | 9.7%), English (331 | 9.6%), Irish (316 | 9.1%), and Scottish (73 | 2.1%), together accounting for 42.1% of all Tyro residents.
Ancestry in Tyro
Ancestry# Population% Population
American40211.6%
Dutch371.1%
English3319.6%
European230.7%
French341.0%
French Canadian431.2%
German3369.7%
Irish3169.1%
Italian591.7%
Mexican571.7%
Portuguese220.6%
Scotch-Irish531.5%
Scottish732.1%
Welsh160.5%
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Immigrants in Tyro

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tyro came from Central America (20 | 0.6%), Latin America (20 | 0.6%), and Mexico (20 | 0.6%), together accounting for 1.7% of all Tyro residents.
Immigrants in Tyro
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America200.6%
Latin America200.6%
Mexico200.6%
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Sex and Age in Tyro

Sex and Age in Tyro

The most populous age groups in Tyro are 30 to 34 Years (203 | 11.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (279 | 17.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tyro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years89 (4.9%)137 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Years111 (6.1%)71 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years63 (3.5%)84 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years162 (8.9%)65 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years157 (8.6%)83 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years73 (4.0%)279 (17.0%)
30 to 34 Years203 (11.2%)102 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years97 (5.3%)68 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)13 (0.8%)
45 to 49 Years95 (5.2%)114 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years145 (8.0%)173 (10.5%)
55 to 59 Years177 (9.8%)121 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years160 (8.8%)113 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years71 (3.9%)6 (0.4%)
70 to 74 Years146 (8.0%)124 (7.5%)
75 to 79 Years42 (2.3%)54 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years25 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)37 (2.2%)
Total1,816 (100.0%)1,644 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tyro

Median Family Size in Tyro

The median family size in Tyro is 2.93 persons per family, with married-couple families (731 | 72.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (116 | 11.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tyro
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple731 (72.8%)3.03
Single Male/Father116 (11.6%)2.55
Single Female/Mother157 (15.6%)2.71
Total Families1,004 (100.0%)2.93

Median Household Size in Tyro

The median household size in Tyro is 2.67 persons per household, with single male/father households (116 | 8.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.12 persons per household. non-family households (293 | 22.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Tyro
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple731 (56.4%)3.03
Single Male/Father116 (8.9%)3.12
Single Female/Mother157 (12.1%)3.11
Non-family293 (22.6%)1.34
Total Households1,297 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tyro

Out of a total of 1,297 households in Tyro, 1,004 (77.4%) are family households, while 293 (22.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 488, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 229.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tyro
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-229 (17.7%)
2-Person Households488 (37.6%)29 (2.2%)
3-Person Households215 (16.6%)35 (2.7%)
4-Person Households207 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households57 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households35 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,004 (77.4%)293 (22.6%)

Female Fertility in Tyro

Fertility by Age in Tyro

Average fertility rate in Tyro is 109.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 151.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tyro
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years70 (78.6%)151.0
35 to 50 years19 (21.3%)67.0
Total89 (100.0%)109.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tyro

37.1% of women with births (89) in Tyro are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 80.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tyro
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years14 (20.0%)56 (80.0%)
35 to 50 years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (37.1%)56 (62.9%)

Fertility by Education in Tyro

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tyro
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma89 (100.0%)272.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total89 (100.0%)109.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tyro

62.9% of women with births in Tyro are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 37.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 62.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tyro
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma33 (37.1%)56 (62.9%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (37.1%)56 (62.9%)

Income in Tyro

Income Overview in Tyro

Per Capita Income in Tyro is $26,669, while median incomes of families and households are $57,857 and $55,995 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,460$26,669
Median Family Income1,004$57,857
Mean Family Income1,004$75,219
Median Household Income1,297$55,995
Mean Household Income1,297$70,316
Income Deficit1,004$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,4608.26%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,46091.74¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,4600.41

Earnings by Sex in Tyro

Average Earnings in Tyro are $30,718, $31,627 for men and $29,016 for women, a difference of 8.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Tyro
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male981 (55.5%)$31,627
Female785 (44.5%)$29,016
Total1,766 (100.0%)$30,718

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tyro

The most common earnings brackets in Tyro are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (98 | 10.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (151 | 19.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tyro
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (1.1%)151 (19.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49940 (4.1%)61 (7.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99959 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49961 (6.2%)1 (0.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49960 (6.1%)42 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (0.6%)67 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49925 (2.5%)8 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99979 (8.1%)13 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99998 (10.0%)68 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99975 (7.6%)56 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99944 (4.5%)58 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99974 (7.5%)111 (14.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99976 (7.7%)24 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99916 (1.6%)50 (6.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99983 (8.5%)4 (0.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99991 (9.3%)12 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (3.6%)40 (5.1%)
$100,000+44 (4.5%)19 (2.4%)
Total981 (100.0%)785 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tyro

Average earnings in Tyro are $35,489 for men and $34,688 for women, a difference of 2.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,625, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,881. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $84,118, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tyro
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$25,881$0
High School Diploma$31,725$26,250
College or Associate's Degree$37,000$32,589
Bachelor's Degree$68,625$41,958
Graduate Degree--
Total$35,489$34,688

Family Income in Tyro

Family Income Brackets in Tyro

According to the Tyro family income data, there are 183 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Tyro
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000373.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99912612.5%
$25,000 to $34,99913213.1%
$35,000 to $49,99911511.5%
$50,000 to $74,99917016.9%
$75,000 to $99,99918318.2%
$100,000 to $149,99916716.6%
$150,000 to $199,999353.5%
$200,000+393.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tyro

3-person families (145 | 14.4%) account for the highest median family income in Tyro with $100,817 per family, while 3-person families (145 | 14.4%) have the highest median income of $33,606 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tyro
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families580 (57.8%)$53,966
3-Person Families145 (14.4%)$100,817
4-Person Families185 (18.4%)$83,551
5-Person Families57 (5.7%)$40,602
6-Person Families35 (3.5%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (0.2%)$0
Total1,004 (100.0%)$57,857

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tyro

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tyro
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners185 (18.4%)$0
1 Earner363 (36.2%)$40,452
2 Earners358 (35.7%)$88,710
3+ Earners98 (9.8%)$101,442
Total1,004 (100.0%)$57,857

Household Income in Tyro

Household Income Brackets in Tyro

With 233 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Tyro, accounting for 18.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Tyro
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000826.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991179.0%
$25,000 to $34,99920415.7%
$35,000 to $49,99916312.6%
$50,000 to $74,99922017.0%
$75,000 to $99,99920415.7%
$100,000 to $149,99923318.0%
$150,000 to $199,999352.7%
$200,000+393.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tyro

The median household income in Tyro is $55,995, with the highest median household income of $62,827 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 631 households (48.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 16 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tyro
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (1.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years341 (26.3%)$62,634
45 to 64 Years631 (48.6%)$62,827
65+ Years309 (23.8%)$37,367
Total1,297 (100.0%)$55,995

Poverty in Tyro

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tyro

With 19.5% poverty level for males and 15.6% for females among the residents of Tyro, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (100.0%) and 64 females (46.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tyro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)64 (46.7%)
5 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years53 (64.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)28 (21.7%)
25 to 34 Years89 (32.3%)88 (23.1%)
35 to 44 Years30 (30.9%)16 (19.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)13 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years69 (20.5%)47 (20.1%)
65 to 74 Years68 (31.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total352 (19.5%)256 (15.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tyro

According to the poverty statistics in Tyro, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tyro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years89 (100.0%)73 (53.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (35.4%)90 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years57 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years107 (96.4%)19 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years199 (100.0%)101 (78.3%)
25 to 34 Years187 (67.7%)293 (76.9%)
35 to 44 Years67 (69.1%)65 (80.2%)
45 to 54 Years240 (100.0%)274 (95.5%)
55 to 64 Years268 (79.5%)187 (79.9%)
65 to 74 Years149 (68.7%)130 (100.0%)
75 Years and over57 (85.1%)91 (100.0%)
Total1,458 (80.5%)1,388 (84.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tyro

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tyro show that 11.5% or 84 of the total 731 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 11.7%, comprising of 49 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tyro
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children368 (88.2%)49 (11.7%)
1 or 2 Children271 (88.6%)35 (11.4%)
3 or 4 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total647 (88.5%)84 (11.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tyro

According to the poverty data in Tyro, 34.5% or 40 single-father households and 24.2% or 38 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (83.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (49.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tyro
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children40 (83.3%)38 (49.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (34.5%)38 (24.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tyro

The poverty data for Tyro shows that 84 of the married-couple family households (11.5%) and 78 of the single-parent households (28.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (11.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 household (62.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tyro
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children49 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children35 (11.4%)78 (62.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total84 (11.5%)78 (28.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Tyro

Employment by Class of Employer in Tyro

Among the 1,588 employed individuals in Tyro, private company employees (1,164 | 73.3%), local government employees (98 | 6.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (96 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tyro
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,16473.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)462.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)925.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations966.0%
Local Government Employees986.2%
State Government Employees925.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,588100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tyro

According to the labor force statistics for Tyro, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,896), 57.4% or 1,662 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 48 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.1% or 310 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.4% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tyro
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years86 (39.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years179 (74.6%)24 (13.4%)
25 to 29 Years310 (88.1%)8 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years218 (71.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years128 (71.9%)16 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years362 (68.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years170 (57.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years146 (53.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years62 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,662 (57.4%)48 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tyro

According to labor force statistics for Tyro, 69.0% of individuals (1,334) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,933) are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 24 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 83.9% or 454 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.9% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tyro
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School41 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma562 (66.7%)24 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree454 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher277 (75.5%)11 (2.9%)
Total1,334 (69.0%)35 (1.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tyro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tyro are Community & Social Service (123 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (95 | 5.9%), Management (78 | 4.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71 | 4.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (47 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tyro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tyro, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (90.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.7%), and Community & Social Service (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tyro
OccupationMaleFemale
Management48 (61.5%)30 (38.5%)
Business & Financial27 (62.8%)16 (37.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science37 (78.7%)10 (21.3%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (52.4%)10 (47.6%)
Architecture & Engineering19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 37 (30.1%)86 (69.9%)
Education, Arts & Media21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library9 (9.5%)86 (90.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating8 (11.3%)63 (88.7%)
Health Technologists8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Total (Category)157 (43.4%)205 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)916 (56.8%)697 (43.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tyro are Food Preparation & Serving (109 | 6.8%), Healthcare Support (101 | 6.3%), Security & Protection (45 | 2.8%), Law Enforcement (31 | 1.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (15 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Tyro

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tyro, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (68.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tyro
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)101 (100.0%)
Security & Protection31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving35 (32.1%)74 (67.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)81 (28.5%)203 (71.5%)
Total (Overall)916 (56.8%)697 (43.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tyro are Sales & Related (252 | 15.6%), and Office & Administration (100 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tyro

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tyro
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related144 (57.1%)108 (42.9%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
Total (Category)144 (40.9%)208 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)916 (56.8%)697 (43.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tyro are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (111 | 6.9%), and Construction & Extraction (54 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tyro

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tyro
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair96 (86.5%)15 (13.5%)
Total (Category)150 (90.9%)15 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)916 (56.8%)697 (43.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tyro are Transportation (204 | 12.7%), Material Moving (126 | 7.8%), and Production (120 | 7.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tyro

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tyro
OccupationMaleFemale
Production98 (81.7%)22 (18.3%)
Transportation175 (85.8%)29 (14.2%)
Material Moving111 (88.1%)15 (11.9%)
Total (Category)384 (85.3%)66 (14.7%)
Total (Overall)916 (56.8%)697 (43.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tyro

Employment Industries in Tyro

The major employment industries in Tyro include Retail Trade (433 | 26.8%), Manufacturing (175 | 10.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (171 | 10.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (168 | 10.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (138 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Tyro

Employment Industries by Sex in Tyro

The Tyro industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (95.3%), Educational Services (83.9%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (79.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tyro
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction60 (81.1%)14 (18.9%)
Manufacturing106 (60.6%)69 (39.4%)
Wholesale Trade40 (61.5%)25 (38.5%)
Retail Trade276 (63.7%)157 (36.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance20 (71.4%)8 (28.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support13 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
Educational Services22 (16.1%)115 (83.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (4.7%)163 (95.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (20.7%)23 (79.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services63 (45.7%)75 (54.3%)
Public Administration68 (90.7%)7 (9.3%)
Total916 (56.8%)697 (43.2%)

Education in Tyro

School Enrollment in Tyro

The most common levels of schooling among the 627 students in Tyro are high school (188 | 30.0%), elementary school (153 | 24.4%), and middle school (140 | 22.3%).
School Enrollment in Tyro
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool132.1%
Kindergarten294.6%
Elementary School15324.4%
Middle School14022.3%
High School18830.0%
College / Undergraduate10216.3%
Graduate / Professional20.3%
Total627100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tyro

Out of a total of 627 students who are enrolled in schools in Tyro, 61 (9.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 566 (90.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 182 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tyro
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds44 (47.8%)48 (52.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total566 (90.3%)61 (9.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tyro

Business (106 | 23.3%), science & technology (92 | 20.2%), education (61 | 13.4%), arts & humanities (39 | 8.6%), and psychology (38 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 455 individuals in Tyro who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tyro
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics122.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural347.5%
Physical & Health Sciences163.5%
Psychology388.4%
Social Sciences163.5%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology9220.2%
Business10623.3%
Education6113.4%
Literature & Languages184.0%
Liberal Arts & History102.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications132.9%
Arts & Humanities398.6%
Total455100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tyro

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tyro

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tyro are males with 3 vehicles (280, accounting for 31.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (197, making up 40.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tyro
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle90 (10.1%)91 (13.1%)
2 Vehicles261 (29.3%)260 (37.3%)
3 Vehicles280 (31.4%)197 (28.3%)
4 Vehicles188 (21.1%)98 (14.1%)
5 or more Vehicles65 (7.3%)51 (7.3%)
Total891 (100.0%)697 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tyro

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tyro are 15 to 19 minutes (329 commuters, 21.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (314 commuters, 20.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (180 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in Tyro
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes291.9%
5 to 9 Minutes966.3%
10 to 14 Minutes18011.8%
15 to 19 Minutes32921.7%
20 to 24 Minutes31420.7%
25 to 29 Minutes16110.6%
30 to 34 Minutes614.0%
35 to 39 Minutes815.3%
40 to 44 Minutes483.2%
45 to 59 Minutes905.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1067.0%
90 or more Minutes241.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Tyro

The most common commute times in Tyro are 15 to 19 minutes (232 commuters, 26.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (161 commuters, 24.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tyro
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (1.0%)20 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes42 (4.8%)54 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes136 (15.6%)44 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes232 (26.6%)97 (15.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes153 (17.5%)161 (24.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes94 (10.8%)67 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes21 (2.4%)40 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes55 (6.3%)26 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes22 (2.5%)26 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes37 (4.2%)53 (8.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes47 (5.4%)59 (9.1%)
90 or more Minutes24 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tyro

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tyro are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (164, 18.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (128, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tyro
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM86 (9.9%)57 (8.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM164 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM79 (9.1%)14 (2.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM58 (6.7%)51 (7.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM121 (13.9%)31 (4.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM70 (8.0%)128 (19.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM78 (8.9%)93 (14.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36 (4.1%)45 (7.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (1.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM19 (2.2%)42 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM44 (5.1%)92 (14.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM30 (3.4%)61 (9.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM87 (10.0%)25 (3.9%)
Total872 (100.0%)647 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tyro

Occupancy by Ownership in Tyro

Of the total 1,297 dwellings in Tyro, owner-occupied units account for 1,071 (82.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 226 (17.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tyro
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,07182.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22617.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,297100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tyro

Occupancy by Household Size in Tyro
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household22917.7%
2-Person Household51739.9%
3-Person Household25019.3%
4+ Person Household30123.2%
Total Housing Units1,297100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tyro

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tyro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household193 (84.3%)36 (15.7%)
2-Person Household469 (90.7%)48 (9.3%)
3-Person Household197 (78.8%)53 (21.2%)
4+ Person Household212 (70.4%)89 (29.6%)
Total Housing Units1,071 (82.6%)226 (17.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tyro

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tyro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School118 (86.8%)18 (13.2%)
High School Diploma397 (81.2%)92 (18.8%)
College/Associate Degree303 (79.7%)77 (20.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher253 (86.6%)39 (13.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tyro

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tyro
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29222.5%
35 to 44 Years655.0%
45 to 54 Years22017.0%
55 to 64 Years41131.7%
65 to 74 Years19915.3%
75 to 84 Years735.6%
85 Years and Over372.9%
Total1,297100.0%

Housing Finances in Tyro

Median Income by Occupancy in Tyro

Median Income by Occupancy in Tyro
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,071 (82.6%)$60,536
Renter-Occupied226 (17.4%)$32,115
Average1,297 (100.0%)$55,995

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tyro

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tyro
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00048 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99923 (2.1%)11 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99983 (7.7%)24 (10.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999117 (10.9%)86 (38.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999127 (11.9%)37 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999191 (17.8%)29 (12.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999172 (16.1%)31 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999234 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more66 (6.2%)8 (3.5%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)226 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tyro

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tyro
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300116 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499279 (26.1%)56 (24.8%)
$500 to $799169 (15.8%)79 (35.0%)
$800 to $99970 (6.5%)53 (23.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499268 (25.0%)38 (16.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999137 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49932 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)226 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tyro

Housing Structures in Tyro

Housing Structures in Tyro
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached79761.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments100.8%
Mobile Home / Other49037.8%
Total1,297100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tyro

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tyro
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached766 (96.1%)31 (3.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other305 (62.2%)185 (37.8%)
Total1,071 (82.6%)226 (17.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tyro

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tyro
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms18 (1.7%)10 (4.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms391 (36.5%)96 (42.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms429 (40.1%)111 (49.1%)
8 or more Rooms233 (21.8%)9 (4.0%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)226 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tyro

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tyro
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas60 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas154 (14.4%)7 (3.1%)
Electricity771 (72.0%)215 (95.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene76 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (0.9%)4 (1.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)226 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tyro

Household Vehicle Usage in Tyro
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle18 (1.7%)15 (6.6%)
1 Vehicle199 (18.6%)92 (40.7%)
2 Vehicles366 (34.2%)82 (36.3%)
3 or more Vehicles488 (45.6%)37 (16.4%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)226 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tyro

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tyro

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units489582
Median Property Value$114,200$202,100
Median Household Income$40,452$66
Monthly Housing Costs$431$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,021$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tyro

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tyro
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000143 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99985 (17.4%)34 (5.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999149 (30.5%)463 (79.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999112 (22.9%)69 (11.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)16 (2.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)582 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tyro

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tyro
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00048 (9.8%)32 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99956 (11.5%)23 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999107 (21.9%)37 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999116 (23.7%)10 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99971 (14.5%)11 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (7.2%)120 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99956 (11.5%)137 (23.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)178 (30.6%)
Total489 (100.0%)582 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tyro

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tyro
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x150 (30.7%)84,472 (14,514.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x85 (17.4%)284 (48.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x80 (16.4%)155 (26.6%)
4.0x or more156 (31.9%)40 (6.9%)
Total489 (100.0%)582 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tyro

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tyro
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800163 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499170 (34.8%)233 (40.0%)
$800 to $1,499132 (27.0%)242 (41.6%)
Total489 (100.0%)582 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tyro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tyro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tyro
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years414 (93.0%)31 (7.0%)
19 to 25 Years377 (92.6%)30 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years383 (67.0%)189 (33.0%)
35 to 44 Years154 (86.5%)24 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years472 (89.6%)55 (10.4%)
55 to 64 Years571 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older158 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,131 (90.5%)329 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tyro

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tyro
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen414 (93.0%)31 (7.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen377 (92.6%)30 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tyro

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tyro
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000297 (91.7%)27 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999979 (89.4%)116 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999578 (84.5%)106 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999585 (98.5%)9 (1.5%)
$100,000 and over692 (90.7%)71 (9.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tyro

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tyro
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6161 (63.1%)94 (36.9%)
6 to 18 Years253 (56.9%)162 (36.4%)
19 to 25 Years157 (38.6%)220 (54.0%)
25 to 34 Years145 (25.4%)238 (41.6%)
35 to 44 Years56 (31.5%)98 (55.1%)
45 to 54 Years154 (29.2%)318 (60.3%)
55 to 64 Years274 (48.0%)344 (60.3%)
65 to 74 Years347 (100.0%)149 (42.9%)
75 Years and over158 (100.0%)104 (65.8%)
Total1,705 (49.3%)1,727 (49.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tyro

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tyro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years29 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years108 (22.7%)48 (9.4%)
35 to 64 Years169 (25.1%)167 (27.7%)
65 to 74 Years24 (11.1%)84 (64.6%)
75 Years and over37 (55.2%)34 (37.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tyro

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tyro: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (7.4%)36 (27.7%)
75 Years and over27 (40.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tyro: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (2.4%)31 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)28 (21.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tyro: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years29 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years94 (19.8%)13 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years9 (1.3%)39 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)70 (53.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tyro: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (2.9%)35 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years102 (15.1%)136 (22.6%)
65 to 74 Years24 (11.1%)76 (58.5%)
75 Years and over10 (14.9%)34 (37.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tyro: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)35 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years56 (8.3%)36 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)70 (53.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Tyro

Computing Device Access in Tyro

Computing Device Access in Tyro
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop99176.4%
Smartphone1,11986.3%
Tablet66251.0%
No Computing Device917.0%
Total1,297100.0%

Internet Access in Tyro

Internet Access in Tyro
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home95273.4%
Cellular Data Only17913.8%
Satellite Internet473.6%
No Internet16612.8%
Total1,297100.0%

Tyro Summary

Tyro is a small unincorporated community located in Davidson County, North Carolina. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 20 miles north of Winston-Salem. The population of Tyro was estimated to be 1,845 in the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Tyro was first settled in the late 1700s by German and Scots-Irish immigrants. The town was originally known as “Tyrone”, after the Irish county of Tyrone. The name was later changed to “Tyro”, which is derived from the Greek word for “hero”.
The town was officially incorporated in 1891. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Tyro was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several cotton mills, a grist mill, and a sawmill.

Geography

Tyro is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 20 miles north of Winston-Salem. The town is situated in the Yadkin Valley, which is known for its rolling hills and lush forests. The town is bordered by the towns of Lexington and Thomasville to the north, and the towns of Welcome and Wallburg to the south.
The town is located at an elevation of 890 feet above sea level. The climate in Tyro is mild, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s in the winter to the mid-80s in the summer.

Economy

The economy of Tyro is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Tyro was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 3.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income in Tyro was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,917.

Conclusion

Tyro is a small unincorporated community located in Davidson County, North Carolina. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 20 miles north of Winston-Salem. The town was originally settled in the late 1700s by German and Scots-Irish immigrants, and was officially incorporated in 1891. The economy of Tyro is largely based on agriculture, and the town is home to several small businesses. As of the 2010 census, the population of Tyro was 1,845.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tyro?
Total Population of Tyro is 3,460.
What is the Total Male Population of Tyro?
Total Male Population of Tyro is 1,816.
What is the Total Female Population of Tyro?
Total Female Population of Tyro is 1,644.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tyro?
There are 110.46 Males per 100 Females in Tyro.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tyro?
There are 90.53 Females per 100 Males in Tyro.
What is the Median Population Age in Tyro?
Median Population Age in Tyro is 36.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tyro
Average Family Size in Tyro is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tyro
Average Household Size in Tyro is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tyro?
Per Capita income in Tyro is $26,669.
What is the Median Family Income in Tyro?
Median Family Income in Tyro is $57,857.
What is the Median Household income in Tyro?
Median Household Income in Tyro is $55,995.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tyro?
Income or Wage Gap in Tyro is 8.3%.
Women in Tyro earn 91.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tyro?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tyro is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tyro?
There are 1,662 People in the Labor Forcein in Tyro.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tyro?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Tyro.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tyro?
Unemployment Rate in Tyro is 2.9%.