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The City of Byron had a population of 3,743 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Byron is located at latitude 42.127 and longitude -89.2557 in Ogle County. The formal boundaries for the City of Byron encompass a land area of 3.57 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Ogle County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Byron has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Byron is located within Township of Byron, a minor civil division (MCD) of Ogle County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,743 (100%) |
| Population Density | 805 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 27 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,852 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,483 |
| Median Home Value | $198,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,545 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,061 (68.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 442 (28.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 (2.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,503 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 885 (58.9%) |
The table below compares Byron to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 393 | 73rd |
| Population Density | # 864 | 41st |
| Median Household Income | # 511 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 507 | 65th |
| Diversity Index | # 524 | 64th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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