Byron Center is a CDP located in Kent County Michigan. Byron Center has a 2024 population of 7,182. Byron Center is currently growing at a rate of 1.37% annually and its population has increased by 7.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,653 in 2020.
The average household income in Byron Center is $121,227 with a poverty rate of 2.09%. The median age in Byron Center is 41.2 years: 40.7 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Byron Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,495 | 92.95% |
| Asian | 247 | 3.53% |
| Two or more races | 226 | 3.23% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,284 | 3.04 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Married | 1,845 | 3.43 | 98.6 | 1.4 |
| Non Family | 332 | 1.01 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 58 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 49 | 2.49 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
3.34
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
94.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 2.52% |
| Associates Degree | 505 | 11.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,174 | 25.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 703 | 15.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,028 | 22.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 932 | 20.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,150 | 4,031 | 1,728 |
| Asian | 199 | 143 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 89 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,479 | $74,438 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,031 | $111,394 | $104,471 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $59,612 | $16,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,721 | $67,051 | $25,391 |
| Some College | $49,583 | $61,138 | $23,972 |
$53,721
Average Earnings
$67,051
Average Male
$25,391
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.14% of Byron Center residents speak only English, while 8.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,303 | 146 | 2.32% |
2.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.14%
Male Poverty Rate
3.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Byron Center is White, with 2.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Byron Center is White, with 2.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.25% |
| Some College | 2.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.54% |
| Male Employed | 0.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,122 | $136,243 |
| Households | $102,376 | $121,227 |
| Married Families | $120,511 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,802 | $29,642 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.9%
Male Marriage Rate
66.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
213
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 157 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.97%
Born in Byron Center
92.84%
Native Born
7.16%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
6.31%
Naturalized
92.84% of Byron Center residents were born in the United States, with 79.97% having been born in Michigan. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,182 | 97 | 1.37% |
| 2023 | 7,085 | 97 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 6,988 | 128 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 6,860 | 207 | 3.11% |
| 2020 | 6,653 | -436 | -6.15% |
| 2019 | 7,089 | 379 | 5.65% |
| 2018 | 6,710 | -41 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 6,751 | -89 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 6,840 | 449 | 7.03% |
| 2015 | 6,391 | 334 | 5.51% |
| 2014 | 6,057 | 203 | 3.47% |
| 2013 | 5,854 | 172 | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 5,682 | 432 | 8.23% |
| 2011 | 5,250 | -572 | -9.82% |
| 2010 | 5,822 | 0 | 0% |