Tryon is a town located in Polk County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,760.
Tryon was the birthplace of the singer, pianist and composer Nina Simone.
Geography
Tryon is located at 35°12′32″ North, 82°14′20″ West (35.208913, -82.238984)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.8 km˛ (1.8 mi˛). 4.8 km˛ (1.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,760 people, 869 households, and 452 families residing in the town. The population density is 369.3/km˛ (955.0/mi˛). There are 985 housing units at an average density of 206.7/km˛ (534.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 77.16% White, 21.02% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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