Tyrone, GA is a small town located in Fayette County about 25 miles south of Atlanta. With a population of 7,615 people and a population density of 619 people per square mile, Tyrone is a tight-knit community with many year-round outdoor activities and local organizations to get involved in. There are many local businesses such as McDonough Street Bistro & Bakery, The Crust Pizzeria, The Backroom Brewery, and Stadium Bar & Grill where you can enjoy a delicious meal or refreshing drink. For outdoor activities there is the Kedron Fieldhouse which offers soccer leagues for all ages as well as batting cages and paintball fields for those looking for some adventure. The Pear Orchard Library is a fantastic place to take out books or access computers while the Tyrone Community Theatre puts on great plays throughout the year as well. Lastly, there's the Fayette County Tigers high school football team that always brings together the community during fall season.
The population in Tyrone is 7,615. There are 611 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tyrone is 43.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tyrone is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tyrone
- 67.6% are married
- 9.1% are divorced
- 35.6% are married with children
- 13.7% have children, but are single
Race in Tyrone
- 59.3% are White
- 26.6% are Black
- 2.6% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 9.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander