Tryon
Town in Polk County, North Carolina
Tryon is a town in Polk County, North Carolina, with 1,562 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,102 ft (336 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Columbus, 3.3 miles NE.
- 1,562residents (2020 Census)
- 1,102 ftelevation · 336 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 778 / sq mipopulation density
- 29356ZIP code
About Tryon
Tryon is a town in Polk County, on the southwestern border of North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,562. Located in the escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, today the area is affluent and a center for outdoor pursuits, equestrian activity, and fine arts.
Tryon Peak and the Town of Tryon are named for William Tryon, Governor of North Carolina from 1765 to 1771. He was honored for his negotiation with the Cherokee for a treaty during a period of conflict following the French and Indian War.
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Living in Tryon
- Median household income
- $57,721
- Median home value
- $306,900
- Median rent
- $1,288/mo
- Median age
- 58.4
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Tryon had 1,562 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,562 |
|---|---|
| Density | 778 per sq mi (300 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tryon at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,562 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2089° N, 82.2380° W |
| ZIP code | 29356 |
| Official website | tryon-nc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3768580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tryon
- Columbus3.3 mi NE
- Landrum, SC3.9 mi SE
- Saluda6.5 mi W
- Campobello, SC7.6 mi SE
- Dana10.4 mi NW
- Gramling, SC10.8 mi SE
- East Flat Rock11.2 mi NW
- The Cliffs Valley, SC12.2 mi SW
- Tigerville, SC12.4 mi SW
- Flat Rock12.7 mi W
- Barker Heights13.5 mi NW
- Inman Mills, SC13.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Tryon
What county is Tryon in?
Tryon is in Polk County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Tryon, NC?
1,562 people lived in Tryon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tryon, NC?
The ZIP code of Tryon is 29356.
What is the elevation of Tryon?
1,102 feet (336 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tryon?
Columbus (3.3 mi), Landrum (3.9 mi), Saluda (6.5 mi), Campobello (7.6 mi), Dana (10.4 mi).
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