Demographics & People — Byron, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,742 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,700 |
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| Median Age | 36.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,466 |
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| Family Households | 855 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1801 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,242 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 5 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 349 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,054 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 891 |
| Other groups | 528 |
| Irish | 510 |
| English | 462 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 355 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 355 |
| Italian | 296 |
| Polish | 246 |
| Swedish | 215 |
Language
| English Only | 3,266 |
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| Spanish | 173 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,452 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 354 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,795 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Byron, Illinois.
