Byron, New York facts for kids
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Byron, New York
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Location in Genesee County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.29 sq mi (83.63 km2) |
| • Land | 32.21 sq mi (83.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,369 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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2,294 |
| • Density | 71.22/sq mi (27.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14422
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-037-11572 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978771 |
Byron is a small town located in Genesee County, New York, United States. It was named after the famous poet, Lord Byron. The town is found on the northern edge of the county. It lies northeast of the city of Batavia.
In 2010, about 2,369 people lived in Byron. The local school district, called Byron-Bergen Central School District, is shared with the nearby town of Bergen.
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History of Byron
Early Settlement and Formation
People first started settling in the area around Byron in 1807. The town of Byron was officially created in 1820. It was formed from a part of the older town of Bergen.
Train Accident in 1919
On January 12, 1919, a serious train accident happened in South Byron. A New York Central train was involved in a wreck. Sadly, 22 people lost their lives in this event.
Farming Roots
For a long time, Byron was mostly a rural area. Many people worked on dairy farms and grew vegetables. This farming tradition helped shape the town.
Geography of Byron
Location and Size
Byron is located in western New York State. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 32.2 square miles (83.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Byron
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,939 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,907 | −1.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,566 | −17.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,864 | 19.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,734 | −7.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,754 | 1.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,578 | −10.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,512 | −4.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,520 | 0.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,273 | −16.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,347 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,374 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,381 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,589 | 15.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,020 | 27.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,242 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,345 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,493 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,369 | −5.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,294 | −3.2% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 2,493 people living in Byron. These people made up 878 households. About 663 of these households were families.
Who Lives in Byron?
In 2000, about 40% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households, around 64%, were married couples. About 24% of households were not families.
The average household had 2.84 people. The average family had 3.24 people. The town also has more cattle than humans!
Age Groups in Byron
The population in Byron is spread across different age groups.
- About 29% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Roughly 23% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Byron was 36 years old.
Famous People from Byron
Byron has been home to a few notable individuals:
- Lina Beecher – An engineer known for designing roller coasters.
- D. M. Martin – A former football coach.
- Sy Studley – A former player in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Communities and Places in Byron
The Town of Byron includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Byron (also known as "Byron Center") – This is a small hamlet. It is located where Routes 237 and 262 meet.
- Lidke's Hill – You can find this spot in the northern part of the town.
- Mosquito Point – This location is in the northwest part of Byron.
- Pumpkin Hill – This hamlet is north of the main Byron hamlet on Route 237. It is also called "North Byron." The name "Pumpkin Hill" comes from a sign with a pumpkin shape that used to be at an old hotel there.
- South Byron (originally "Brusselville") – This community is south of the Byron hamlet on Route 237. It is located along the CSX Railroad's "Chicago Line." This used to be the main line of the New York Central railroad.
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