Byron, GA

Byron, Georgia

Byron, Georgia is 14 miles SW of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 84 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Peach county. The city is part of the Macon metro area. The population of Byron is 2,887.

The People and Families of Byron

In Byron, about 62% of adults are married. The size of households in Byron is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Byron had a median family income of $51,051. Byron is one of the richer cities in Georgia. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Byron political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,515. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Byron Housing

Of the housing in Byron, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Byron than most places in Georgia.

Commuting

In Byron, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Byron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Byron, GA

Comparing Byron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Byron Almanac

Byron Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Byron Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Byron, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Byron Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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