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Byron

Georgia · 4,512 residents · 8.791 sq mi
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Byron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,656. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,512
+56%since 2000
from 2,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
513 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Byron
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,656
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,691 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,545
+30%since 2000
from $18,811 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,205)
Black20.1%(581)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.5%(1,257)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(2,876)
Black28.8%(1,300)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(174)
Asian1.8%(80)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score61.7%(2,786)
Diversity Score
62
+42%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byron, Georgia?

Byron, Georgia has about 4,512 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byron, Georgia?

The typical household in Byron, Georgia earns about $52,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Byron, Georgia expensive?

In Byron, Georgia, the median home is worth about $153,000, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Byron, Georgia?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Byron, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byron, Georgia?

About 16.4% of people in Byron, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Byron, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Byron, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,236 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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