Demographics & People — Byram, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,847 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.7 |
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| Total Households | 5,122 |
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| Family Households | 3,648 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4059 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,134 |
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| Black or African American | 9,340 |
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| Asian | 80 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 231 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,057 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,312 |
| American | 690 |
| Irish | 556 |
| English | 428 |
| German | 398 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 185 |
| French (except Basque) | 156 |
| African | 130 |
| Subsaharan African | 130 |
Language
| English Only | 11,901 |
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| Spanish | 136 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,157 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 911 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,732 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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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 Byram, Mississippi.
