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Byram

Connecticut · 4,493 residents · 0.791 sq mi
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Byram is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $782,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,493
−1%since 2019
from 4,560 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,680 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 5,765 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
−1%since 2019
from 41.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,324 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,413
−12%since 2019
from $65,000 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$782,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $678,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,111
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,901 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
58.3% rent
Afford Score
10.7
+28%since 2019
from 8.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(2,010)
Black4.7%(216)
Hispanic / Latino44.4%(2,023)
Asian3.4%(154)
Other3.4%(157)
Diversity Score75.5%(3,445)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(2,191)
Black2%(90)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,576)
Asian6%(269)
Other2.4%(109)
Diversity Score73.6%(3,307)
Diversity Score
74
−3%since 2019
from 76 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+1%since 2019
from 24.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Female
52.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Foreign born
34.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byram, Connecticut?

Byram, Connecticut has about 4,493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byram, Connecticut?

The typical household in Byram, Connecticut earns about $73,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Byram, Connecticut expensive?

In Byram, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $782,900, and the typical rent is about $2,111 a month.

How educated are people in Byram, Connecticut?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Byram, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byram, Connecticut?

About 13.1% of people in Byram, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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