Tyro, North Carolina facts for kids
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Tyro, North Carolina
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 Tyro, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davidson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.85 sq mi (33.28 km2) |
| • Land | 12.85 sq mi (33.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,926 |
| • Density | 292.06/sq mi (245.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27295
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| FIPS code | 37-69020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 996400 |
Tyro is a small community in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. It is not a city but a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area the government counts as a community for statistics. Tyro is about 7 miles west of Lexington and 24 miles south of Winston-Salem. In 2020, about 8,926 people lived there.
Where is Tyro?
Tyro is located in the western part of Davidson County. You can find it along North Carolina Highway 150. Other communities nearby include Reeds to the northeast and Churchland to the southwest, both also on Highway 150. Linwood is to the southeast, and the city of Lexington is to the east.
Just 6 miles west of Tyro, you can visit Boone's Cave Park by the Yadkin River. There's a story that the famous explorer Daniel Boone once hid in the cave there. The Tyro area covers about 33.3 square kilometers, and it's all land.
Weather in Tyro
Tyro is in central North Carolina, between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic coast. This location means it experiences different types of weather.
- Spring and Summer: Thunderstorms are common, and some can be quite strong.
- Winter: It can snow, but usually not very much.
The weather changes throughout the year, with warm summers and cooler winters.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.6 (9.8) |
54.4 (12.4) |
63.3 (17.4) |
72.5 (22.5) |
79.3 (26.3) |
85.5 (29.7) |
89.1 (31.7) |
87.4 (30.8) |
81.6 (27.6) |
71.9 (22.2) |
61.7 (16.5) |
52.6 (11.4) |
70.7 (21.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.6 (−1.9) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
38.0 (3.3) |
45.3 (7.4) |
54.5 (12.5) |
62.9 (17.2) |
67.1 (19.5) |
65.5 (18.6) |
59.1 (15.1) |
46.7 (8.2) |
37.9 (3.3) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
47.3 (8.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.06 (103) |
3.78 (96) |
4.31 (109) |
3.63 (92) |
3.93 (100) |
4.06 (103) |
3.85 (98) |
3.63 (92) |
3.84 (98) |
3.52 (89) |
3.47 (88) |
3.37 (86) |
45.45 (1,154) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.4 (6.1) |
2.8 (7.1) |
1.2 (3.0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
7 (17.7) |
| Average precipitation days | 10.2 | 9.3 | 10.2 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 109.7 |
| Average snowy days | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 170.5 | 175.2 | 229.4 | 246.0 | 260.4 | 270.0 | 269.7 | 248.0 | 225.0 | 220.1 | 174.0 | 164.3 | 2,652.6 |
| Source: NOAA, HKO (sun) | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Tyro?
The community of Tyro is home to many people. In 2020, the census counted 8,926 residents. Most people living in Tyro are White (89%). There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 6% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 8,926 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Historic Places
Tyro has several important historic sites. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are protected because of their history. Some of these sites include:
- Haden Place
- Capt. John Koonts Jr. Farm
- St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery
- Tyro Tavern
Schools in Tyro
Tyro is part of the Davidson County School System. It has schools for different age groups:
- Tyro Middle School: For middle school students.
- West Davidson High School: For high school students. This school was the Davidson County Quiz Bowl Champion in 2012!
See also
In Spanish: Tyro (Carolina del Norte) para niños
