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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 city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 177.
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History
Tyro was laid out in the fall of 1886 when the Denver, Memphis & Atlantic railroad was first extended to that point. It was named from the English word tyro, which also means "beginner" or "novice".
Tyro was incorporated as a city in 1906.
Geography
Tyro is located at 37°2′9″N 95°49′18″W / 37.03583°N 95.82167°W (37.035742, -95.821679). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 220 people, 88 households, and 61 families residing in the city. The population density was 415.1 inhabitants per square mile (160.3/km2). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 200.0 per square mile (77.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 1.4% African American, 5.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 88 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
Education
The community is served by Caney Valley USD 436 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Tyro (Kansas) para niños
