Tryon, NC is a small town located in Polk County, with a population of 1,334. The population density is 819 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Tryon has a vibrant community with numerous local businesses such as the Saluda Mountain Jams and Gifts for outdoor shopping and quaint eateries like the Tryon Toymakers Café. Year round outdoor activities like hiking at Chimney Rock State Park or swimming in Lake Lure are popular amongst locals and visitors alike. Organizations such as the Foothills Conservancy are dedicated to protect the natural beauty of Polk County for generations to come. Although Tryon does not have any professional sports teams, there are numerous recreational sports leagues for all ages including softball leagues at Harmon Field or soccer at Stearns Gym.
The population in Tryon is 1,334. There are 668 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tryon is 66.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tryon is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tryon
- 37.8% are married
- 20.6% are divorced
- 6.9% are married with children
- 19.5% have children, but are single
Race in Tryon
- 82.0% are White
- 17.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander