Byron Center, Michigan facts for kids
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Byron Center, Michigan
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Byron Area Historic Museum
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Location within Kent County
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 Byron Center, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Byron Center, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Township | Byron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.10 sq mi (13.21 km2) |
| • Land | 5.08 sq mi (13.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,431 |
| • Density | 1,461.93/sq mi (564.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49315
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-12280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0622409 |
Byron Center is a community in Kent County, Michigan, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Byron Township.
In 2020, about 7,431 people lived in Byron Center. This was a big jump from 5,822 people in 2010. Even though it doesn't have its own government, Byron Center has its own post office. Its ZIP Code is 49315, which covers a larger area around the community.
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About Byron Center
Byron Center is located in the western part of Michigan. It is part of Kent County. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere. It is also close to larger cities like Grand Rapids.
Where is Byron Center?
Byron Center covers an area of about 5.10 square miles (13.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. This makes it a mostly land-based community.
People in Byron Center
The number of people living in Byron Center has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at the population changes:
- 2000: 3,777 people
- 2010: 5,822 people
- 2020: 7,431 people
Who Lives Here?
In 2020, most people in Byron Center were white (about 90.4%). There were also people of Asian background (3.5%), and about 2.5% were Hispanic or Latino.
Many young people live in Byron Center. About 30.1% of the residents are under 18 years old. Also, about 11.5% of the people are 65 years or older.
The average income for a family in Byron Center was about $102,376 in 2020. This shows that most families in the area are doing well financially. Only a small number of people, about 2.1%, live below the poverty line.
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Byron Area Historic Museum
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Location within Kent County
See also
In Spanish: Byron Center para niños
