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Tryon, Oklahoma

Tryon is a town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tryon had a population of 378. The community is named after early land owner Fred S. Tryon.

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Tryon, Oklahoma
Ahéri Chína^iñe
Location of Tryon, Oklahoma
Location of Tryon, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 35°52′21″N 96°57′58″W / 35.87250°N 96.96611°W / 35.87250; -96.96611
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyLincoln
Area
 • Total
2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2)
 • Land2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2)
 • Water0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
378
 • Density180.7/sq mi (69.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
74875
Area codes539/918
FIPS code40-745503
GNIS feature ID24134042
Websitehttps://townoftryon.com/

Tryon (Iowa-Oto: Ahéri Chína^iñe, meaning: "On-hill town little")4 is a town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tryon had a population of 378.5 The community is named after early land owner Fred S. Tryon.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), of which 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land and 0.43% is water.

Tryon is located on State Highway 105, east of U.S. Route 177.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910176
192022527.8%
193029932.9%
1940279−6.7%
19502852.2%
1960254−10.9%
197030118.5%
198043544.5%
199051418.2%
2000273−46.9%
201049179.9%
2020378−23.0%
U.S. Decennial Census6

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Tryon had a population of 378. The median age was 38.8 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 103.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.9 males age 18 and over.78

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.9

There were 152 households in Tryon, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 44.7% were married-couple households, 23.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 22.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.7

There were 170 housing units, of which 10.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%.7

Racial composition as of the 2020 census8
Race Number Percent
White 276 73.0%
Black or African American 2 0.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 63 16.7%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 5 1.3%
Two or more races 32 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 6 1.6%

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 448 people, 185 households, and 118 families living in the town. The population density was 194.7 inhabitants per square mile (75.2/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 99.5 per square mile (38.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 82.81% White, 13.62% Native American, 1.12% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01%.3

Of the 185 households 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 33.0% of households were one person and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $21,696 and the median family income was $27,361. Males had a median income of $28,382 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,730. About 12.8% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

References

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tryon, Oklahoma
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. (2010) Kansas Historical Society, Ioway-Otoe-Missouria Language Project, English to Ioway-Otoe-Missouria Dictionary, "Dictionary T (English to Baxoje)", "Tryon, Okla.". [1]
  5. "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  8. "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  9. "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2026.