The population of Byram is around 7,890 people. It is located in the state of Mississippi. The city has a median household income of $55,891 and a poverty rate of 0.26%. Below are some interesting statistics about this town. To learn more, continue reading. Here are some facts about the people who live in Byram. The following data has been provided by the census. For more detailed information, please consult the Census Bureau's Byram City, Mississippi page.
In 1991, Jackson tried to annex Byram but residents opposed this. Many feared that annexation would result in higher taxes and poor city services. A series of lawsuits between Byram city officials and residents ensued. By 2004, Frank Melton, then mayor of Jackson, stated that he would not pursue annexation. However, he did want to look into Byram's sewer and water system.
Byram city is largely Black. Forty-one percent of the residents are White. Only 14.5% of the population is Hispanic. In terms of racial or ethnicity, 5.7% of Byram's residents are categorized as low income. Of this group, 3.1% are children. Most residents of Byram City have at least a high school education. They also speak Spanish, French, and Italian.
Byram was incorporated in 1870. Its official USPS name is BYRAM, Mississippi. Part of the town lies in Hinds County. In addition, Byram is within area codes 601 and 769. The city is classified as middle class in comparison to the rest of Mississippi. You can find the population of Byram on the Census Bureau's Byram City, MS page.