Population 6,967 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Byron
Household size in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Byron average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Byron skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Byron: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Byron
Renters in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Byron is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Byron: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
Byron has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Byron has newer homes than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $669 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $910 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$241 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in Byron runs $1,022 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $241 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 20.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Byron
Bachelor's degrees in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.1% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Byron as nationally: 33.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Illinois as a whole (37.7%). The share with a degree is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Byron is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Byron
| Period | Byron | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Byron has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Byron compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron | 2.62 | 41.9 | 7.4% | 19.5% | 6.3% | 1989 | $1,022 | 33.1% | 93.9% | 3.3% |
| Myrtle | 2.76 | 44.8 | 1.8% | 3.8% | 6.0% | 1992 | $1,281 | 35.1% | 98.4% | 2.4% |
| Stillman Valley | 2.59 | 46.3 | 3.8% | 8.4% | 10.8% | 1979 | $1,036 | 36.2% | 96.5% | 1.8% |
| Lightsville | 2.39 | 48.4 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1955 | $917 | 20.7% | 95.6% | 3.4% |
| Leaf River | 2.41 | 47.9 | 6.5% | 13.9% | 8.6% | 1961 | $933 | 23.1% | 93.8% | 4.1% |
| Oregon | 2.20 | 47.7 | 6.5% | 31.8% | 7.3% | 1962 | $892 | 21.8% | 91.8% | 4.9% |
| White Rock | 2.94 | 44.2 | 2.6% | 13.5% | 8.2% | 1972 | $794 | 29.1% | 87.9% | 8.6% |
| Egan | 2.42 | 44.7 | 8.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 1952 | $942 | 29.7% | 97.1% | 4.0% |
| Seward | 2.79 | 37.5 | 8.3% | 17.1% | 11.0% | 1951 | $1,096 | 43.9% | 100.0% | 12.6% |
| Davis Junction | 2.98 | 35.4 | 11.1% | 6.0% | 6.9% | 1995 | $914 | 30.6% | 94.8% | 4.7% |
| Mount Morris | 2.08 | 46.2 | 13.8% | 28.5% | 10.8% | 1965 | $758 | 18.6% | 81.5% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Byron. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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