Byron, WY

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2023 Population

465

15.3% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

32.5

8.7% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.1%

26.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$67,115

10.6% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$152,000

3.05% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

186

14.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Byron, WY had a population of 465 people with a median age of 32.5 and a median household income of $67,115. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Byron, WY declined from 549 to 465, a −15.3% decrease and its median household income declined from $75,104 to $67,115, a −10.6% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Byron, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.1%), White (Hispanic) (10.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.03%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.15%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%).

None of the households in Byron, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Byron, WY are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Byron, WY was $152,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Byron, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Byron, WY was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Byron, WY is home to a population of 465 people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.29% of Byron, WY residents were born outside of the country (6 people).

In 2023, there were 6.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (349 people) in Byron, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 White (Hispanic) and 42 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Byron, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Byron, WY was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Byron, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Byron, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
349 ± 104
White (Hispanic)
50 ± 57
Other (Hispanic)
42 ± 43

22.6%

Hispanic Population

105 people

22.6% of the people in Byron, WY are hispanic (105 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Byron, WY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,502 ± 2,113 people
China
1,001 ± 776 people
Canada
993 ± 773 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,502 Wyoming residents, followed by China with 1,001 and Canada with 993.

Foreign-Born Population

1.29%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

0.729%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

As of 2023, 1.29% of Byron, WY residents (6 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Byron, WY was 0.729%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Byron, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
14 ± 21
Korea
9 ± 17
Gulf War (2001-)
8 ± 23

Byron, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Byron, WY employs 186 people. The largest industries in Byron, WY are Accommodation & Food Services (33 people), Manufacturing (28 people), and Educational Services (22 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,583), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,333), and Manufacturing ($60,000).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,942. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

186

2023 Value

± 86

−14.7%

1 Year decline

± 74.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Byron, WY declined at a rate of −14.7%, from 218 employees to 186 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Byron, WY, are Production Occupations (41 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (26 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (19 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Byron, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

186

2023 Value

± 86

−14.7%

1 Year decline

± 74.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Byron, WY declined at a rate of −14.7%, from 218 employees to 186 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Byron, WY, are Accommodation & Food Services (33 people), Manufacturing (28 people), and Educational Services (22 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Byron, WY, though some of these residents may live in Byron, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,036

Median earning men ± $13,432

$17,000

Median earning women ± $20,981

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,333), Manufacturing ($60,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($26,250) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($13,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Byron, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Byron, WY. Showing the available data for Wyoming.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (25.8%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (1.56%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Byron, WY

Harriet Hageman

District at-large Representative

Republican Party

Byron, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Byron, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.512% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.566% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (129k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (74.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Byron, WY was $152,000 in 2023, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $147,500 to $152,000, a 3.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Byron, WY is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Byron, WY have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Byron, WY is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$152,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$37,791

$115

Median Property Taxes

±$43

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Byron, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Byron, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2023

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.8% of the housing units in Byron, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Byron, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Byron, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,115

Median Household Income

± $24,869

158

Number of Households

± 46

In 2023, the median household income of the 158 households in Byron, WY declined from $67,115 from the previous year's value of $75,104.

The following chart displays the households in Byron, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Byron, WY is from Wyoming.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2022, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0943% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (92.2%)
Carpooled (4.44%)
Worked At Home (3.33%)

In 2023, 92.2% of workers in Byron, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.44%) and those who worked at home (3.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Byron, WY have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 12.1% of the workforce in Byron, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Byron, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Byron, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Byron, WY have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Byron, WY (47 out of 465 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Byron, WY is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.9% of the population of Byron, WY has health coverage, with 35.9% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 0.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Big Horn County, WY see 2894 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.83% decrease from the previous year (2948 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2326 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 485 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Big Horn County, WY.

2,894 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Big Horn County, WY

Primary care physicians in Big Horn County, WY see an average of 2,894 patients per year. This represents a 1.83% decrease from the previous year (2,948 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Big Horn County, WY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 21.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.1%

Uninsured

35.9%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

19.8%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

0.43%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Byron, WY grew by 27.1% from 11.8% to 15.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Byron, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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