Tryon, North Carolina
Tryon: Town in North Carolina, United States
About
Tryon is a town located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,646 and a population density of 317 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,635 inhabitants.
The town was created 139 years ago in 1884.
Quick Facts about Tryon
| Population : | 1,635 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 28782 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 5.19 km2 |
| Named for : | William Tryon |
| Altitude : | 1,102 feet / 336 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1885 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:50:16 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 315 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tryon is located at 35°12'29"N 82°14'18"W (35.2081700, -82.2384500).
Tryon map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
- Official Website
Official website of Tryon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tryon decreased by 0.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,646 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,608 | -2.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,608 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,614 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,609 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,612 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,607 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,612 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,615 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,615 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,635 | 1.22% | estimation process |
People born in Tryon (4)
People born in Tryon, including singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist Nina Simone, basketball player Harthorne Wingo, actress and singer Crystal R. Fox, .
List
- Ligon Flynn (American architect) he was born in 24/02/1931
Schools in Tryon
College & universities near Tryon, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198039 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock (NC) | 28731-4728 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tryon, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Tryon , Oklahoma town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 496 people.
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1,007 | Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States |
| Saluda | 703 | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Tryon distances to largest North Carolina cities
