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Tryon, NC
Town in Polk County, North Carolina.
Population
1,810
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
906
ZIP codes
0
Tryon and its ZIP codes
Tryon at a glance
- Tryon is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,721 a year, 20% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,900 (6% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,288 a month.
Local data for Tryon, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tryon, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,721
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$306,900
Median rent
$1,288/mo
Homeownership
56.0%
Bachelor's or higher
51.2%
Median age
58.4
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (224), German Americans (151), Italian Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Tryon.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,328
5,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,236
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$222M
FY 2026, $11,501 per person
How people get to work
Tryon, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.3%
- Carpooled21.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tryon, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
386
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 32°F
64.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tryon, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Tryon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColumbusTown | 3.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Landrum, SCCity | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| SaludaCity | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Campobello, SCTown | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Gramling, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| East Flat RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| DanaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| Tigerville, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| The Cliffs Valley, SCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| Flat RockVillage | 13 mi | 8.1 |
| Barker HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Inman Mills, SCCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Inman, SCCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Fingerville, SCCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| EdneyvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.7 |
| HendersonvilleCity | 15 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tryon, NC in?
- Tryon is in Polk County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Tryon, NC?
- About 1,810 people live in Tryon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tryon?
- Nearby places include Columbus (3.5 mi), Landrum, SC (3.9 mi), Saluda (6.4 mi), Campobello, SC (7.5 mi), Gramling, SC (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023