Byram, Mississippi facts for kids

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City
Bridge in Byram
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Location of Byram, Mississippi
Location of Mississippi in the United States
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Hinds
First incorporation	1870
Second incorporation	June 16, 2009
Disincorporation	1931
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
Area
• Total	18.63 sq mi (48.25 km2)
• Land	18.36 sq mi (47.56 km2)
• Water	0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
Elevation	279 ft (85 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	12,666
• Density	689.72/sq mi (266.31/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	39272
Area code(s)	601 & 769
FIPS code	28-10140
GNIS feature ID	2560562

Byram is a city located in Hinds County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's a growing place, with its population increasing over the years. In 2010, about 11,489 people lived there. By 2020, this number grew to 12,666 residents. Byram is part of the larger Jackson metropolitan area. It became an official city for the second time on June 16, 2009.

Discovering Byram's Location and Landscape

Byram is situated in a key part of Mississippi. It shares its northern border with Jackson, which is the capital city of the state. To its south, you'll find the town of Terry.

Travel and Transportation in Byram

Interstate 55 is a major highway that runs along the eastern side of Byram. This highway makes it easy to travel to and from the city. You can get onto I-55 from Exits 81 and 85. If you head north on I-55, it's about 10 miles to the center of Jackson. Going south on the same highway will take you all the way to New Orleans, which is about 177 miles away.

Byram's Size and Natural Features

The city of Byram covers a total area of about 48.3 square kilometers (or 18.63 square miles). Most of this area is land, specifically 47.6 square kilometers (18.36 square miles). A smaller part, about 0.7 square kilometers (0.27 square miles), is covered by water. The Pearl River flows southwards just east of Byram's city limits.

Byram's Growing Population and Community

Byram has seen its population grow steadily. This shows that more people are choosing to live in this city.

Understanding Byram's Diverse Community

The people living in Byram come from many different backgrounds. This mix of cultures and experiences makes the community vibrant.

In 2020, there were 12,666 people living in Byram. The community is mostly made up of people who are Black or African American (about 71%). White residents make up about 25% of the population. There are also smaller groups of Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander residents. About 2% of the population identifies as having mixed racial backgrounds, and nearly 1% are Hispanic or Latino.

Education and Learning in Byram

Byram offers good educational opportunities for its young residents. The schools in Byram are part of the Hinds County School District.

Schools Serving Byram Students

Students living in Byram attend several schools as they grow up. These include:

• Gary Road Elementary School
• Gary Road Intermediate School
• Byram Middle School
• Terry High School, which is located in the nearby town of Terry.

Community Library in Byram

For those who love to read and learn, the Jackson/Hinds Library System operates the Beverly J. Brown Library. This library is conveniently located right behind the Byram city hall.

Famous Faces from Byram

Byram has been home to several notable individuals who have achieved success in different fields.

• Ishmon Bracey: A talented Delta blues guitarist.
• Chad Bradford: A former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
• Marcus Spriggs: A former National Football League offensive guard.

See also

In Spanish: Byram (Misisipi) para niños