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Byron

Michigan · 581 residents · 0.706 sq mi
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Byron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $121,800. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
581
−2%since 2000
from 595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
−1%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4635155676196711990201020202024Byron
2024617
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,114
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,141
−12%since 2000
from $17,137 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+61%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(562)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(33)
Diversity Score
6
+2%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% 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
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.4%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.1%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byron, Michigan?

Byron, Michigan has about 581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byron, Michigan?

The typical household in Byron, Michigan earns about $30,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Byron, Michigan expensive?

In Byron, Michigan, the median home is worth about $121,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Byron, Michigan?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Byron, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byron, Michigan?

About 25.4% of people in Byron, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Byron, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Byron, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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