Tyrone, Georgia
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Tyrone is a town in Fayette County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 3,916 at the 2000 census. Census Estimates for 2005 show a population of 5,789.
It was named after County Tyrone
in Ireland
.
According to the United States Census Bureau Population in 2006 was 6,218, the town has a total area of 12.8 square miles (33.2 km²), of which, 12.6 square miles (32.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.86%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,916 people, 1,374 households, and 1,158 families residing in the town. The population density
was 309.6 people per square mile (119.5/km²). There were 1,425 housing units at an average density of 112.7 per square mile (43.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.38% White, 3.37% African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.15% from other races
, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.
There were 1,374 households out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples
living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $63,080, and the median income for a family was $71,406. Males had a median income of $45,788 versus $29,231 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $26,463. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Many developers have flocked to Tyrone due to its high land value and accessibiltiy to Atlanta. Crime is virtually non-existent and a number of new projects are set to debut in Tyrone in the near future. They include a restoration of the old downtown, new residential communities, a golf cart path system that will connect to Peachtree City and a new public library.
. The latter three of these are located in a triangle configuration on the same street (Jenkins Road). Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is located on Kirkley (aka "Kirkly") Road off Highway 74. South of town there is Crabapple Elementary School. East of town, there is also the newly added Bennetts Mill Middle School and the yet unopened Rivers Elementary School.
Fayette County, Georgia
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 91,263. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 106,144. The county seat is Fayetteville....
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,916 at the 2000 census. Census Estimates for 2005 show a population of 5,789.
It was named after County Tyrone
County Tyrone
Historically Tyrone stretched as far north as Lough Foyle, and comprised part of modern day County Londonderry east of the River Foyle. The majority of County Londonderry was carved out of Tyrone between 1610-1620 when that land went to the Guilds of London to set up profit making schemes based on...
in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
Geography
Tyrone is located at 33°28′25"N 84°35′28"W (33.473563, -84.591229).According to the United States Census Bureau Population in 2006 was 6,218, the town has a total area of 12.8 square miles (33.2 km²), of which, 12.6 square miles (32.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.86%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,916 people, 1,374 households, and 1,158 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 309.6 people per square mile (119.5/km²). There were 1,425 housing units at an average density of 112.7 per square mile (43.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.38% White, 3.37% African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.
There were 1,374 households out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $63,080, and the median income for a family was $71,406. Males had a median income of $45,788 versus $29,231 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $26,463. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Many developers have flocked to Tyrone due to its high land value and accessibiltiy to Atlanta. Crime is virtually non-existent and a number of new projects are set to debut in Tyrone in the near future. They include a restoration of the old downtown, new residential communities, a golf cart path system that will connect to Peachtree City and a new public library.
Schools
Within the small town of Tyrone there are 4 public schools: Tyrone Elementary, Burch Elementary, Flat Rock Middle, and Sandy Creek High SchoolSandy Creek High School
Sandy Creek High School or SCHS is located in Tyrone, Georgia, United States.Sandy Creek serves Tyrone, northern Fayetteville, and small northern portions of Fairburn and Peachtree City...
. The latter three of these are located in a triangle configuration on the same street (Jenkins Road). Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is located on Kirkley (aka "Kirkly") Road off Highway 74. South of town there is Crabapple Elementary School. East of town, there is also the newly added Bennetts Mill Middle School and the yet unopened Rivers Elementary School.
Famous residents
- Joey ClantonJoey ClantonJoseph Clanton is an American race car driver and businessman. He was the 2002 champion in the now-defunct American Speed Association stock car series. He is also the owner of two Zaxby's franchises.-Busch Series:...
, NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver - Calvin JohnsonCalvin Johnson (American football)Calvin Johnson, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
, NFL football--Detroit Lions player - Andrew GardnerAndrew Gardner (American football)Andrew James Gardner is an offensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, NFL football--Miami Dolphins player - Brittany SwannBrittany SwannBrittany Ryan Swann is a beauty queen from Tyrone, Georgia who competed in the Miss USA pageant in 2007.Swann won the Miss Georgia USA 2007 title in a state pageant held in Newnan, Georgia on 11 November 2006. She competed as Miss Peachtree City in the pageant...
, Miss Georgia USAMiss Georgia USAThe Miss Georgia USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state Georgia in the Miss USA pageant.Historically, Georgia has been the eleventh most successful state at Miss USA and has performed in more recent years, placing eighth on the table of most successful states...
2007 - Chris WebberChris WebberMayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber, III , nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former #1 overall NBA Draftee...
, NBA - Kedric GolstonKedric GolstonKedric Golston is an American football defensive end currently playing for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Redskins in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early life:Golston attended and played high school...
, NFL football—Washington Redskins
Organizations Headquartered in Tyrone
- The U.S. Headquarters for Operation MobilisationOperation MobilisationOperation Mobilisation is an Evangelical Christian organization founded by George Verwer to mobilise young people to live and share the Gospel of Jesus...
is in Tyrone. - Wellspring Living, an organization that works with victims of childhood trauma is headquartered in Tyrone.