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Byram Center

New Jersey · 2,232 residents · 2.862 sq mi
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Byram Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 2,193 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,232
+5623%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
780 / sq mi
+5623%since 2019
from 14 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2019
from 39.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
06131K2K2K201020202024Byram Center
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,000
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,282
+103%since 2019
from $22,282 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+67.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$279,000
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+94.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
5.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,888)
Black2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(177)
Asian1.8%(41)
Other0.9%(20)
Diversity Score29.5%(659)
Diversity Score
30
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+41.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.9% in 2019
Female
49.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
Foreign born
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byram Center, New Jersey?

Byram Center, New Jersey has about 2,232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Byram Center, New Jersey earns about $105,000 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 $279,000.

How educated are people in Byram Center, New Jersey?

About 41.4% 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 3.5% 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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