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Tryon, NC


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Tryon, North Carolina

Tryon, North Carolina, in Polk county, is 26 miles N of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 78 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 1,760 people people live in Tryon.

The People and Families of Tryon

In Tryon, about 47% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Tryon, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Tryon. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tryon had a median family income of $44,485. It turns out that people in Tryon tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in the town are able to work from their homes. It turns out that Tryon is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,900) in Tryon than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Tryon Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Tryon, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town.

Commuting

In Tryon, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Tryon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Tryon Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Tryon College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Tryon Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Tryon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Tryon, NC

Comparing Tryon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built41
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime37
Low Violent Crime35
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