It was named from the English word tyro, which also means "beginner" or "novice".

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 208 people, 77 households, and 60 families residing in the township.

The population density was 5.7 people per square mile (2.2/km2).

16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

None of the families and 3.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.9% of those over 64.