Whether you're looking for a new home, a move, or a change of scenery, population and steets in Tyler can help you decide where to go. Here's a look at the most important statistics, including how many people live in the city, how many of them are single, and how many are married. Tyler also ranks highly in walkability, with a Walk Score of 32.
The most common professions in Tyler are health care and social assistance, retail trade, and education. Some residents live in other communities and may work outside the city. The Census Bureau tags each resident's residential address with their race, religion, and income level to determine their poverty level. The most common racial and ethnic groups living below the poverty line in Tyler are Hispanic, White, and Black.
While many residents of Tyler identify as Christian, the majority of its population is Roman Catholic. The Tyler Diocese of Tyler serves the Roman Catholic community of Tyler, and the city is home to St. Joseph the Worker Parish, one of only a handful in the United States to use Traditional Latin Mass. The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter serves the Roman Catholic community. Approximately 6.6% of the city's Christian population is baptized.
The majority of people living in Tyler are US citizens. This percentage is higher than the national average of 93.4%, and it has also risen over the last decade. Tyler is home to a large number of Vietnam veterans. As the county seat of Smith County, Tyler has a strong manufacturing economy. It also benefits from government activity. While the economy in Tyler was primarily based on agriculture, the city has now become more diversified, relying on slave labor for many years before the Civil War.