Byron, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Byron, Wyoming
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| Motto(s):
A Great Place to Live!
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Location of Byron in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
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 Byron, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Byron, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Wyoming | |
| County | Big Horn | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) | |
| Elevation | 4,029 ft (1,228 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 562 | |
| • Density | 620.3/sq mi (239.5/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) | |
| ZIP code |
82412
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| Area code(s) | 307 | |
| FIPS code | 56-11700 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1586233 | |
Byron is a small town located in Big Horn County, Wyoming, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly motto: "A Great Place to Live!" In 2020, about 562 people called Byron home.
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Where is Byron Located?
Byron is found in the state of Wyoming. The town covers a total area of about 2.47 square kilometers (0.96 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A Look at Byron's History
The first people settled in Byron around the year 1898. The town was named after Byron Sessions, who was an important leader in the Mormon community.
Who Lives in Byron?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 442 | — | |
| 1920 | 326 | −26.2% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −23.3% | |
| 1940 | 388 | 55.2% | |
| 1950 | 350 | −9.8% | |
| 1960 | 417 | 19.1% | |
| 1970 | 397 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 633 | 59.4% | |
| 1990 | 470 | −25.8% | |
| 2000 | 557 | 18.5% | |
| 2010 | 593 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 562 | −5.2% | |
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Byron's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 593 people living in Byron. These people lived in 210 different homes. About 161 of these homes were families.
The town had a population density of about 651.6 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 651 people.
Many homes (38.6%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (60%) were married couples living together. About 19% of all homes were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Byron was 35.9 years old. About 30.9% of the residents were under 18. Also, 13.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
Education in Byron
Students from Byron attend schools in nearby Cowley, Wyoming. Before this change, Byron had its own public education system.
Now, high school students go to Rocky Mountain High School. Middle school students attend Rocky Mountain Middle School. Younger students go to Rocky Mountain Elementary School. All these schools are located in Cowley.
See also
In Spanish: Byron (Wyoming) para niños
