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Tyro, NC
Census-designated place in Davidson County, North Carolina.
Population
3,833
Land area
12.8sq mi
People per sq mi
298
ZIP codes
0
Tyro and its ZIP codes
Tyro at a glance
- Tyro is 35% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,364 a year, 19% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,800 (34% below North Carolina) and median rent is $746 a month.
Local data for Tyro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tyro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,364
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (406), German Americans (383), Italian Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Davidson County. PPP loans are for Tyro.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,845
46,241 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,574 per person
How people get to work
Tyro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tyro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
564
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
216
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tyro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Tyro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin CollegeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.9 |
| LexingtonCity | 6 mi | 19.2 |
| SpencerTown | 7.4 mi | 3.4 |
| East SpencerTown | 8.3 mi | 2.4 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.3 |
| CooleemeeTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| AdvanceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| SalisburyCity | 11 mi | 23.1 |
| SouthmontCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| MocksvilleTown | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| Granite QuarryTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Bermuda RunTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| MidwayTown | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| FaithTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| ThomasvilleCity | 16 mi | 16.9 |
| ClemmonsVillage | 17 mi | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tyro, NC in?
- Tyro is in Davidson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Tyro, NC?
- About 3,833 people live in Tyro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tyro?
- Nearby places include Yadkin College (5.7 mi), Lexington (6 mi), Spencer (7.4 mi), East Spencer (8.3 mi), Welcome (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023