Tryon, NC Demographics

A map of Tryon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,398	1,207	77.2%	77.3%
Black	172	190	9.5%	12.2%
Asian	107	7	5.9%	0.4%
Multiracial	76	89	4.2%	5.7%
Hispanic	52	61	2.9%	3.9%
Native American/Other	5	8	0.3%	0.5%

Tryon, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,810, a large increase from the 1,562 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 9.5% Black, 5.9% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tryon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tryon has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tryon, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tryon is ranked the 356th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tryon was ranked the 363rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tryon's White Population

1,398 residents of Tryon, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tryon is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Tryon ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tryon's White population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Tryon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.2%.

Tryon is more White than neighboring Columbus (71.3% White), and Gramling (0% White). Tryon is less White than neighboring Landrum (87.1% White), Saluda (88.7% White), and Campobello (90.5% White).

Tryon's Black Population

172 residents of Tryon, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tryon is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Tryon ranks 374th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tryon's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Black residents' share of Tryon's population has decreased from 12.2% to 9.5%.

Tryon is more Black than neighboring Landrum (4.5% Black), Columbus (6.3% Black), Saluda (0% Black), and Campobello (0.8% Black). Tryon is less Black than neighboring Gramling (16.8% Black).

Tryon's Asian Population

107 residents of Tryon, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tryon is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Tryon ranks 471st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tryon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1428.6%. Asian residents' share of Tryon's population has increased from 0.4% to 5.9%.

Tryon is more Asian than neighboring Landrum (0% Asian), Columbus (0% Asian), Saluda (1.2% Asian), Campobello (0.6% Asian), and Gramling (0% Asian).

Tryon's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Tryon, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tryon is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Tryon ranks 548th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tryon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Tryon's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.9%.

Tryon is more Hispanic than neighboring Saluda (1.5% Hispanic), and Gramling (0% Hispanic). Tryon is less Hispanic than neighboring Landrum (8.1% Hispanic), Columbus (16.7% Hispanic), and Campobello (5.2% Hispanic).

Tryon's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Tryon, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tryon is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Tryon ranks 566th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tryon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tryon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Tryon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Landrum (0% Native American/Other), and Gramling (0% Native American/Other). Tryon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbus (1.2% Native American/Other), Saluda (0.4% Native American/Other), and Campobello (0.5% Native American/Other).

Tryon's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Tryon, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tryon is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Tryon ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tryon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Tryon's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.2%.

Tryon is more Multiracial than neighboring Landrum (0.4% Multiracial), and Campobello (2.4% Multiracial). Tryon is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbus (4.5% Multiracial), Saluda (8.2% Multiracial), and Gramling (83.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.