What is the population of Byron, Illinois?

Byron has a population of approximately 3,743 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Byron, Illinois located?

Byron is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.1218°, -89.2668°.

What is the median household income in Byron?

The median household income in Byron is approximately $78,852 based on the most recent open data.

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Byron

Total population

3,743

Median home value

$198,700

31.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$78,852

Byron$79k

National$74k

Founded

1835

Elevation728 m

Land area9.25 km²

Weather55°F · Cloudy

Coordinates42.12°, -89.27°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1835

Elevation

728 m

Area

9.25 km²

Official website

byron.govoffice.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Byron is a city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States, probably best known as the location of the Byron Nuclear Generating Station, one of the last nuclear power plants commissioned in the United States. Byron is located in Byron Township, along the Rock River. As of the 2020 census, Byron had a population of 3,784. The town bills itself as the "Gateway to the Rock River Valley".

History & geography

History

The city that is now Byron was founded when a settler rode through the area on his way from Galena to Midway.

Geography

Byron is located in Byron Township at the junction of Illinois Route 72 and Illinois Route 2. The Iowa, Chicago, and Eastern Railroad passes by the town. Byron's topography includes a man-made prairie and the Rock River that passes through the town. It is generally flat and is ideal for farming in most regions. According to the 2010 census, Byron has a total area of , of which (or 99.94%) is land and (or 0.06%) is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

36.7

Median home value

$198,700

Housing units

1,545

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

86%

Black

0.1%

Asian

0.1%

Hispanic

11.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.1218

Longitude

-89.2668

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

55°F

Cloudy

Monday

64°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Monday Night

50°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Tuesday

63°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Tuesday Night

46°F

Mostly Clear

Wednesday

67°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Byron, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.8%

Diabetes

8.7%

Adult obesity

39.2%

Binge drinking

21.6%

Adult smoking

12.9%

No leisure activity

19.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Oregon Elem Sch
Elementary · Oregon · 776 students · 14.9:1 ratio
Oregon Jr/Sr High School
High · Oregon · 663 students · 15.4:1 ratio
Mary Morgan Elem Sch
Elementary · Byron · 659 students · 13.2:1 ratio
Stillman Valley High School
High · Stillman Valley · 500 students · 15.6:1 ratio
Byron High School 9-12
High · Byron · 457 students · 13.4:1 ratio
Highland Elem School
Elementary · Stillman Valley · 361 students · 15:1 ratio
Byron Middle School
Middle · Byron · 350 students · 11.7:1 ratio
Meridian Jr High School
Middle · Stillman Valley · 308 students · 12.8:1 ratio