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Byron

California · 1,140 residents · 6.521 sq mi
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Byron is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,750. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $693,800. Despite a median home value of $693,800, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,140
+24%since 2000
from 916 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
175 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+29%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7961K2K2K2K2000201020202024Byron
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,750
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,410
+34%since 2000
from $21,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$693,800
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,217
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $813 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
8.7
+54%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(589)
Black4.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(237)
Asian2.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(554)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(509)
Black2.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino50.5%(576)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score66.6%(760)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.9 min
+91%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byron, California?

Byron, California has about 1,140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byron, California?

The typical household in Byron, California earns about $79,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Byron, California expensive?

In Byron, California, the median home is worth about $693,800, and the typical rent is about $2,217 a month.

How educated are people in Byron, California?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Byron, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byron, California?

About 16.0% of people in Byron, California live below the federal poverty line.

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