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Byram Center

New Jersey · 2,188 residents · 2.862 sq mi
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Byram Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $366,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,188
+8%since 2023
from 2,018 in 2023
2010 – 2024
765 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 705 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.6
+4%since 2023
from 38.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
06131K2K2K201020202024Byram Center
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$132,857
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $122,639 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
$56,001
+1%since 2023
from $55,437 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.330
−2%since 2023
from 0.337 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$366,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $349,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
$1,526
US average: $1,442
95.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
4.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
−3%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(1,468)
Black2.8%(57)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(310)
Asian5%(100)
Other4.1%(83)
Diversity Score55.3%(1,116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(1,726)
Black2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(254)
Asian3%(66)
Other4.5%(98)
Diversity Score45.1%(987)
45
−18%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
18.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
−4%since 2023
from 31.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
16.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
51.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
53.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
9.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
88.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byram Center, New Jersey?

Byram Center, New Jersey has about 2,188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byram Center, New Jersey?

The typical household in Byram Center, New Jersey earns about $132,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Byram Center, New Jersey expensive?

In Byram Center, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $366,900, and the typical rent is about $1,526 a month.

How educated are people in Byram Center, New Jersey?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Byram Center, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byram Center, New Jersey?

About 0.6% of people in Byram Center, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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