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The City of Byram had a population of 12,799 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Byram is located at latitude 32.1793 and longitude -90.2454 in Hinds County. The formal boundaries for the City of Byram encompass a land area of 18.36 sq. miles and a water area of 0.27 sq. miles. Hinds County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Byram 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 Byram is located within Supervisor District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of Hinds County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,799 (100%) |
| Population Density | 627 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 43 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $70,445 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,136 |
| Median Home Value | $206,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,657 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,361 (77.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 839 (14.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 457 (8.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 3,704 (71.2%) |
The table below compares Byram to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi 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 | # 31 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 123 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 67 | 84th |
| Per Capita Income | # 84 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 191 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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