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Demographic Analysis of Tyro, Kansas (67364): Racial Composition and Income Trends
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Tyro, Kansas (zip code 67364) is a small community that exhibits characteristics of Low Diversity. As of 2022, the white population comprises 78% of the total, fitting the definition of a community where one racial group dominates with over 75% representation. The city's current median income of $81,917 (2022) is notable, given its small population of 9 individuals.
Over the past decade, Tyro has consistently maintained a White Majority status, with the white population percentage ranging from 62% to 91%. From 2013 to 2015, the community showed slightly more diversity, with the white population at 62-75% and a notable presence of individuals identifying as two or more races (15-17%). From 2016 onwards, there's been a trend towards less diversity, with the white population percentage increasing to over 80% in most years.
The Native American population, while small, had a consistent presence (8-9%) from 2014 to 2018 but has since not been reported in the data. The community has remained in the Low Diversity category throughout, but has moved further into this classification over time.
The median income in Tyro has shown an upward trend over the decade. From 2013 to 2022, the median income rose from $46,924 to $81,917, representing a 74.6% increase. This income growth coincided with a slight decrease in population, from 12-13 individuals in the early 2010s to 9 individuals in 2021-2022. The trend towards less diversity appears to correlate with increasing median income, though causation cannot be inferred from this data alone.
The median household income in Tyro ($81,917 in 2022) is higher than the national median ($70,784 in 2021), especially considering its rural location. The extremely small population and its decline over the decade is atypical, as most U.S. communities have seen population growth. The trend towards less diversity runs counter to national trends, where many communities are becoming more diverse over time.
Tyro presents a case of a small, predominantly white community that has seen economic growth while becoming less diverse over the past decade. These trends suggest a local dynamic that may be influenced by factors not captured in this dataset, such as changes in local industry or migration patterns. The combination of increasing income and decreasing population in a low-diversity setting raises questions about the sustainability and future trajectory of this small Kansas community.
