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Byron, GA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Byron, GA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime12
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