Byron, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 92, Byron's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Byron is a small community located in Nebraska, within Thayer County. The total population is 92. It ranks as the 469th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Byron is 49.0 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 15.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Byron is $50,417. This is 34% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Byron, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $55,000. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Byron is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Byron has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.9% of all residents.

Education

33.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Byron in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%. Notably, 21.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Byron, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.