The city of Byron, Georgia, was incorporated in 1874 and originally thrived as a farm town and as a railroad station for the Southwestern Railroad. The city’s first mayor, Dr. C.H. Richardson, named the city after his favorite poet, Lord George Gordon (Noel) Byron.
In the early 1900s, Byron GA was a bustling peach supplier during the fruit season. That success culminated in Byron being one of the south’s biggest peach growers and shipping areas during the 1920s. Today, Byron, GA encompasses 5.8 square miles and is located off of Interstate 75 and Highway 49, 10 miles north of Warner Robins GA.
Byron Georgia is the home of the annual Battle of Byron, which started as a competition in 1979 to help spur community improvements. Downtown Byron is the home of a renovated 1870 Depot Museum and Caboose, Jailhouse Park, and a variety of antebellum homes.
For antique lovers, Byron GA has the Big Peach Antiques Mall, which showcases more than 160 dealers. Next door, car enthusiasts can visit The Generation Gap, which is a Classic Car Emporium. Patrons looking for fresh produce can visit the Tailgate Market which in addition to fruits and vegetables, has various arts & crafts, and baked goods.
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The median age of the Byron population is 38.5 years. Approximately 61.46% of people are married and 11.06% are divorced. About 24.85% of people are married with children and 9.73% have children and are single. The average household size is 2.89 people.
Byron GA Housing & Population Statistics
As of 2013, the population is 4,517 people with 523 people per square mile (population density). From 2010 to 2013, the town has experienced a population growth of 0.025%.
The median home value for Byron is $119,700 with a median home age of 20 years. Approximately 12.01% of houses and apartments are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Economy & Household Income
The unemployment rate in Byron is 8.90% with job growth at -0.62%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be around 29.90%. The sales tax rate is 7.00% and income tax is at 6.00%. Income per capita is $23,677, which includes all adults and children. Median household income is at $57,465.
Climate & Health Index
Byron gets approximately 45.3 inches of rain per year with approximately 0.2 inch of snow per year. Number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106. On average, Perry has 216 sunny days per year. The average July high temperature is 92 degrees, and the average January low temperature is 33.4 degrees.
Population by Occupation
Management, Business, Science, and Arts 24.53%
Service 20.22%
Sales and Office 26.10%
Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance 20.97%
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 8.18%
Byron GA Public Schools
Eagle Springs Elementary
Byron Elementary School
Kay Road Elementary School
Byron Middle School
Peach County High School
Nearby (within 30 miles) Colleges and Universities
Central Georgia Technical College
Georgia Military College
Middle Georgia State College
Mercer University
Middle Georgia Technical College
Wesleyan College
Educational Statistics
2 Year College Grad. 9.57%
4 Year College Grad. 13.92%
Graduate Degrees 4.74%
High School Grad. 30.32%
Area Hospitals & Healthcare
78th Medical Group
Coliseum Health Center
Coliseum Northside Hospital
Houston Medical Center
Medical Center of Central Georgia
Perry Hospital
Other specialized medical services in Houston County GA include:
Health Connections – Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Houston Heart Institute
Houston Lake Med-Stop
Houston Lake Rehab
Pavilion Diagnostic Center
Pavilion Med-Stop
Pavilion Rehabilitation Center
The Surgery Center
Public Transportation (i.e. bus/taxi)
The average commute for the working population is 22.71 minutes. Approximately 81.43% of commuters drive alone in their own vehicle, 11.68% carpool, 0.0% use public transportation, and 0.51% work from their home, 1.96% walked or used some other means.
Rail Service is provided by Norfolk-Southern and CSX. The nearest ports are Savannah (170 miles) and Brunswick (191 miles). There are three local airports which can be used by corporate or general aviators which include: Middle Georgia Regional Airport (Macon), Perry-Houston County Airport (Perry), and Warner Robins Air Park (Warner Robins).
These small airports provide connecting flights to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Travelers needing a shuttle service to Atlanta’s airport can use Groome Transportation.
Arts & Entertainment
ART by U – 3510 GA-41, Byron GA 31008
Byron Tae Kwon Do Academy – 113 Gralan Drive, Byron GA 31008
Custom Golf & Driving Range – 4015 GA-41, Byron GA 31008
Ms Patricia’s School of Dance – 303 Main Street, Byron GA 31008
Southern Outlaws Speedway – 230 W.E. Green Pkwy, Byron GA 31008
Byron Georgia Parks
Kingsridge Park – 1432 Dunbar Road, Byron GA 31008
Happy Wok – (Chinese) 6009 Watson Blvd., Byron GA 31008
Mama Mia Pizza & Pasta – (Italian) 6015 Watson Blvd. #440, Byron GA 31008
Martha’s Country Kitchen – (Southern) 311 GA-49, Byron GA 31008
Mongros Pizza and Burgers – (American) 107 Chapman Road, Byron GA 31008
New China Wok – (Chinese) 212 GA-49, Byron GA 31008
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The city of Byron, Georgia, was incorporated in 1874 and originally thrived as a farm town and as a railroad station for the Southwestern Railroad. The city’s first mayor, Dr. C.H. Richardson, named the city after his favorite poet, Lord George Gordon (Noel) Byron.
Byron Georgia is the home of the annual Battle of Byron, which started as a competition in 1979 to help spur community improvements. Downtown Byron is the home of a renovated 1870 Depot Museum and Caboose, Jailhouse Park, and a variety of antebellum homes.
