Tyler, Texas

Tyler: The most populous city in Smith County, Texas. It is located on the Neches River in East Texas. Tyler is known for its many rose gardens, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Tyler Rose Garden and the Tyler Museum of Art.

About

Tyler is a city located in the county of Smith in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 96,900 and a population density of 655 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 108,222 inhabitants.

The city was created 178 years ago in 1845.

Tyler is a city located in Smith County, Texas, about 90 miles east of Dallas. With a population of over 108,000, it is the largest city in East Texas.

Economy and Growth

Major local industries include education, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Prominent corporations like Trane Technologies have operations in Tyler. The city touts low unemployment, job growth, and a skilled workforce.

Attractions

Popular attractions are the Caldwell Zoo, Discovery Science Place, Goodman Museum, and the Liberty Hall historic site. The city offers a lively downtown area, performing arts center, shopping centers, and sports.

Outdoors

Tyler state park offers outdoor recreation through lakes, trails, and sports facilities. Azalea Trails draw springtime visitors. Tyler is known as the "Rose Capital of America" for its numerous rose gardens.

Real Estate

Housing ranges from downtown lofts to master-planned golf communities. Tyler offers very affordable cost of living and real estate compared to other Texas cities. New developments meet demand from growing companies.

Location

Tyler enjoys a prime East Texas location at the intersection of major highways and railways. It provides amenities of a large city with warm Southern hospitality. Healthcare, education, and job growth make Tyler flourish.

Tyler locator map
Location of Tyler on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Tyler

Population : 108,222 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Smith County
Different from : Tyler County
Postal code : 75700–75799
Area : 148 km2
Named for : John Tyler
Altitude : 541 feet / 165 meters
Capital city : Tyler is capital of Smith County
Establishment : January 01, 1846 (178 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 17:36:13 (28th March 2024)
Density : 731 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.46% (2010-2020)
Tyler TX Montage image
Tyler TX Montage
Tyler TX Montage image

Geography

Tyler is located at 32°21'5"N 95°18'4"W (32.3512600, -95.3010600).

Tyler map

Demographics

The population of Tyler increased by 10.46% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 96,900 - census
2011 98,015 1.14% estimation process
2012 98,941 0.94% estimation process
2013 99,730 0.79% estimation process
2014 101,557 1.8% estimation process
2015 102,712 1.12% estimation process
2016 103,904 1.15% estimation process
2017 104,738 0.8% estimation process
2018 105,668 0.88% estimation process
2019 106,985 1.23% estimation process
2020 108,222 1.14% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 19,568
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 19,408
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 0.8%
April 1, 2020 Population : 22,583
April 1, 2010 Population : 19,376
People under 5 years old, percentage : 8.4%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 27.8%
People over 65 (%) : 7.2%
Female persons, % : 48.1%
White only, percent : 48.5%
Black or African American alone, percent : 12.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 1.0%
Asians alone % : 0.6%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.5%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 7.1%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 66.4%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 19.8%
2015-2019 Veterans : 335
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 37.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 20.2%

Tyler zip code is 75701. County name: Smith, County fips: 48423

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 20.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $159,100
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,727
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $669
2015-2019 median gross rent : $852
2015-2019 Households : 6,121
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 3.09
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 82.6%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 67.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 85.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 68.2%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 64.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 8.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 15.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 18.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 61.6%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 56.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 10,858
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 27,579
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 99,064
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 47,200
2012 total retail sales per capita : $2,437
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 28.5
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $32,982
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $15,519
Percentage of people living in poverty : 30.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,066
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 547
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 424
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 649
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 378
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 100
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 927
2010 population per square mile : 16,171.7
2010 land area in square miles : 1.20

People born in Tyler (142)

People born in Tyler, including boxer Everett Martin, country musician Adam Carroll, politician Horace Chilton, .

List

  • Jeremy Lane (American football player) he was born in 14/07/1990
  • Brandon Pettigrew (American football tight end) he was born in 23/02/1985
  • Larry Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 14/03/1969
  • Richard Bradford (American actor) he was born in 10/11/1934
  • Earl Campbell (former professional American football running back) he was born in 29/03/1955
  • Quincy Acy (American basketball player) he was born in 06/10/1990
  • Gus Johnson (American musician) he was born in 15/11/1913
  • Branch Warren (American bodybuilder) he was born in 28/02/1975
  • Johnny Manziel (American football quarterback) he was born in 06/12/1992
  • Jere Beasley (American politician) he was born in 12/12/1935
  • Dooley Wilson (American actor and musician (1886-1953)) he was born in 03/04/1886
  • William Robert Smith (United States federal judge (1863-1924)) he was born in 18/08/1863
  • Mike McGee (American basketball player) he was born in 29/07/1959
  • Hunter Freeman (American soccer player) he was born in 08/01/1985
  • Jim Bob Floyd (pianist) he was born in 02/06/1929
  • J. Michael Luttig (American lawyer and judge) he was born in 13/06/1954
  • Ralph Jester (Costume Designer) he was born in 10/07/1901
  • Robert Taylor (American sprint athlete) he was born in 14/09/1948

Schools in Tyler

College & universities near Tyler, TX

Code Name City ZIP
382902 Star College of Cosmetology 2 Tyler (TX) 75702-8214
229355 Tyler Junior College Tyler (TX) 75701
228884 Texas College Tyler (TX) 75702
228802 The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler (TX) 75799-6699
485537 University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Tyler (TX) 75708-3154

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Tyler, TX

Code Name Address Type
TYL Tyler, TX 303 North Bois D'Arc Street BUS
MIN Mineola 115 East Front St. RAIL
LVW Longview 905 Pacific Ave. RAIL
MHL Marshall 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 RAIL
NCG Nacogdoches, Texas University Drive & Starr Road BUS

Post offices near Tyler

Post Office Name City ZIP
Azalea Post Office Tyler (TX) 75701
Tyler Post Office Tyler (TX) 75702
Southeast Crossing Post Office Tyler (TX) 75701
South Tyler Annex Post Office Tyler (TX) 75703
Whitehou Post Office Whitehouse (TX) 75791

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Tyler , Minnesota city in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,058 people.

Other cities in Smith County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County , TX.

City Name Population Title
Whitehouse 9,108 City in Smith County, Texas, United States
Lindale 6,730 Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America
Bullard 3,891 Town of the United States
Hideaway 3,208 City in Texas
Troup 2,064 American city
Arp 1,046 City in Smith County, Texas, United States
New Chapel Hill 667 City in Smith County, Texas, United States
Winona 617 Town in Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Tyler distances to largest Texas cities