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Byron

Georgia · 5,702 residents · 8.791 sq mi
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Byron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,702
+98%since 2000
from 2,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
649 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+19%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Byron
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,691 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,880
+48%since 2000
from $18,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(3,056)
Black36%(2,055)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(257)
Asian1.5%(84)
Other2.7%(152)
Diversity Score70.6%(4,028)
Diversity Score
71
+62%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byron, Georgia?

Byron, Georgia has about 5,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byron, Georgia?

The typical household in Byron, Georgia earns about $52,500 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 $168,100, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Byron, Georgia?

About 33.2% 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 19.9% 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 3,426 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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