Byron Center, Michigan
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Byron Center is an unincorporated community in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan It is a Census-designated place (CDP) used for statistical purposes. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 3,777.
The community is at the center of Byron Township, about 14 miles south-southwest of Grand Rapids. The ZIP code is 49315.
Geography
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Location of Byron Center, Michigan
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 13.0 km² (5.0 mi²). 13.0 km² (5.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,777 people, 1,322 households, and 1,040 families residing in the community. The population density is 290.5/km² (751.8/mi²). There are 1,374 housing units at an average density of 105.7/km² (273.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 97.93% White, 0.11% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,322 households out of which 43.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% are married couples living together, 7.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% are non-families. 19.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.26.
In the community the population is spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the community is $58,508, and the median income for a family is $65,882. Males have a median income of $50,517 versus $28,043 for females. The per capita income for the community is $29,028. 3.2% of the population and 1.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.