Tyro, Kansas facts for kids
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Tyro, Kansas
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Location within Montgomery County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Named for | Princess Tyro in Greek mythology |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 340/sq mi (131.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67364
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-71925 |
| GNIS ID | 2397076 |
| Website | City website |
Tyro is a small city located in Montgomery County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 177 people lived there.
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How Tyro Started
Tyro was founded in the fall of 1886. This happened when the Denver, Memphis & Atlantic railroad reached the area. The city was named after the English word "tyro," which means "beginner" or "novice." Tyro officially became a city in 1906.
Where Tyro Is
Tyro is located at 37°2′9″N 95°49′18″W / 37.03583°N 95.82167°W. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Tyro
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 603 | — | |
| 1920 | 454 | −24.7% | |
| 1930 | 272 | −40.1% | |
| 1940 | 322 | 18.4% | |
| 1950 | 279 | −13.4% | |
| 1960 | 289 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 206 | −28.7% | |
| 1980 | 289 | 40.3% | |
| 1990 | 243 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 226 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 220 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 177 | −19.5% | |
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Tyro's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 220 people living in Tyro. These people lived in 88 different homes, and 61 of these were families. The city had about 415.1 inhabitants per square mile (160.3/km2) people per square mile.
Most people in Tyro were White (87.3%). A smaller number were African American (1.4%) or Native American (5.9%). Some people were Asian (0.5%), and 5.0% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 88 homes, 34.1% had children under 18 living there. More than half (53.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (9.1%). Others had a male head of household without a wife (6.8%). About 30.7% of homes were not families.
Almost 27.3% of all homes had just one person living in them. About 11.3% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.50 people in each home and 3.00 people in each family.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Tyro was 40.4 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 29%. And 13.2% of residents were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Schools in Tyro
The public schools in Tyro are part of the Caney Valley USD 436 school district.
See also
In Spanish: Tyro (Kansas) para niños
