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Tryon, Oklahoma
Ahéri Chína^iñe
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Location of Tryon, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 378 |
| • Density | 180.69/sq mi (69.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74875
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| Area code(s) | 539/918 |
| FIPS code | 40-74550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413404 |
| Website | https://townoftryon.com/ |
Tryon is a small town located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, in the United States. Its name in the Ioway-Oto language is Ahéri Chína^iñe, which means "On-hill town little". The town was named after Fred S. Tryon, an early landowner in the area. According to the 2020 census, about 378 people live in Tryon.
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Exploring Tryon's Location
Tryon is found in the state of Oklahoma. It covers a total area of about 5.44 square kilometers (2.10 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Highways and Roads in Tryon
The town is located right on State Highway 105. This highway helps connect Tryon to other places. It is also found east of U.S. Route 177, another important road in the region.
Understanding Tryon's Population
The number of people living in Tryon has changed over the years. The United States Census Bureau collects this information every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is a look at how Tryon's population has grown and shrunk:
- 1910: 176 people
- 1920: 225 people
- 1930: 299 people
- 1940: 279 people
- 1950: 285 people
- 1960: 254 people
- 1970: 301 people
- 1980: 435 people
- 1990: 514 people
- 2000: 273 people
- 2010: 491 people
- 2020: 378 people
Who Lives in Tryon?
In the year 2000, there were 448 people living in Tryon. They lived in 185 households, and 118 of these were families. The town had about 194.7 people per square mile.
Most people in Tryon were White (82.81%). A smaller number were Native American (13.62%). Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 2.01% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Household and Family Life
In 2000, about 29.2% of households in Tryon had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (48.1%) were married couples. About 9.7% of households had a female head without a husband. Many households (36.2%) were not families.
About 33.0% of households had only one person living in them. Of these, 16.2% were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.42 people, and the average family had 3.08 people.
Age Groups in Tryon
The population of Tryon in 2000 included people of all ages:
- 25.4% were under 18 years old.
- 10.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Tryon was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 99.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were exactly 100.0 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Tryon was $21,696 per year. For families, the average income was $27,361 per year. Males generally earned more than females. The average income per person in the town was $10,730.
About 12.8% of families and 14.1% of all people in Tryon lived below the poverty line. This included 15.4% of those under 18 and 10.5% of those aged 65 or older.
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Location of Tryon, Oklahoma
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In Spanish: Tryon (Oklahoma) para niños
