Byron Center, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Byron Center, Michigan
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Location of Byron Center, Michigan


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Kent

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area_total_km2 = 13.0
area_land_km2 = 13.0
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 5.0
area_land_sq_mi = 5.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3777
population_density_km2 = 290.3
population_density_sq_mi = 751.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 227
elevation_ft = 745
latd = 42 |latm = 48 |lats = 44 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 43 |longs = 22 |longEW = W
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 49315
area_code = 616
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blank_info = 26-12280GR|2
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blank1_info = 0622409 [gnis|0622409]
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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. The population was 3,777 at the 2000 census.

The community is at the center of Byron Township, about 14 miles south-southwest of Grand Rapids. The Byron Center ZIP code is 49315, although the area served by the ZIP code also includes most of Byron Township as well as portions of Gaines Township to the east in Kent County, and Jamestown Township to the west in Ottawa County and portions of Salem Township to the southwest and Dorr Township to the south in Allegan County. [ [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=86000US49315&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=AdvSearch&_lang=en 49315 5-Digit ZCTA, 493 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder] , U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 5.0 square miles (13.0 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,777 people, 1,322 households, and 1,040 families residing in the community. The population density was 751.8 per square mile (290.5/km²). There were 1,374 housing units at an average density of 273.5/sq mi (105.7/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 1,322 households out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the community the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $58,508, and the median income for a family was $65,882. Males had a median income of $50,517 versus $28,043 for females. The per capita income for the community was $29,028. About 1.9% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.byrontownship.org/ Byron Township official website]
* [http://www.byroncenterhistory.com/ Byron Area Historic Museum]