Byron is a city located in Olmsted County Minnesota. Byron has a 2024 population of 6,961. Byron is currently growing at a rate of 2.32% annually and its population has increased by 10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,328 in 2020.
The average household income in Byron is $144,366 with a poverty rate of 5.32%. The median age in Byron is 36.6 years: 34.6 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Byron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,786 | 90.79% |
| Other race | 189 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 180 | 2.82% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 2.18% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,374 | 2.68 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 1,463 | 3.17 | 97.9 | 2.1 |
| Non Family | 593 | 1.34 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 181 | 2.92 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Male | 137 | 2.96 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 1.86% |
| Associates Degree | 531 | 13.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,123 | 27.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 912 | 22.58% |
| High School Graduate | 656 | 16.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 742 | 18.37% |
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 | 3,778 | 3,703 | 1,971 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 109 | 19 |
| Asian | 73 | 73 | 27 |
| Other Race | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 48 | 18 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,214 | $93,698 | $72,350 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,976 | $108,532 | $86,100 |
| High School Graduate | $51,333 | $56,118 | $38,533 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,070 | $0 | $37,070 |
| Overall | $68,776 | $78,814 | $56,532 |
| Some College | $45,893 | $59,922 | $43,082 |
$68,776
Average Earnings
$78,814
Average Male
$56,532
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.26% of Byron residents speak only English, while 2.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 189 | 189 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 189 | 71.05% |
| White | 5,709 | 149 | 2.61% |
| Multiple | 139 | 1 | 0.72% |
5.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.75%
Male Poverty Rate
5.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Byron is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Byron is Multiple, with 0.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.33% |
| Some College | 6.99% |
| High School | 4.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.26% |
| Female Employed | 2.6% |
| Male Employed | 1.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,063 | $169,608 |
| Households | $126,250 | $144,366 |
| Married Families | $166,506 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,410 | $64,283 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
268
Number of Veterans
234
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 119 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 6.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
67.27%
Born in Byron
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
96.56% of Byron residents were born in the United States, with 67.27% having been born in Minnesota. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,752 | 158 | 2.08% |
| 2028 | 7,594 | 158 | 2.12% |
| 2027 | 7,436 | 159 | 2.18% |
| 2026 | 7,277 | 158 | 2.22% |
| 2025 | 7,119 | 158 | 2.27% |
| 2024 | 6,961 | 158 | 2.32% |
| 2023 | 6,803 | 93 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 6,710 | 173 | 2.65% |
| 2021 | 6,537 | 209 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 6,328 | 694 | 12.32% |
| 2019 | 5,634 | 108 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 5,526 | 100 | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 5,426 | 37 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 5,389 | 66 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 5,323 | 141 | 2.72% |
| 2014 | 5,182 | 133 | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 5,049 | 57 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 4,992 | 31 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 4,961 | 32 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 4,929 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,500 | -4,252 | -54.85% |