Byram, MS is a small city located in the heart of Mississippi with a population of 12,591 and a population density of 613 people per square mile. The city has been rapidly growing since its annexation to Rankin County in 2008. A few local businesses that have recently opened up include McDonald's, T-Mobile, and Walmart. Year-round outdoor activities offered around Byram include fishing at Ross Barnett Reservoir as well as hiking and camping at nearby Percy Quin State Park. There are also many organizations and clubs around the area such as the Byram Business Association and the Byram Garden Club.The local sports scene includes football games between the Byram Bulldog's and nearby towns like Terry, Crystal Springs, Flowood, etc., as well as youth baseball and softball teams throughout the summer.
The population in Byram is 12,591. There are 686 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Byram is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Byram is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Byram
- 49.0% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 33.7% have children, but are single
Race in Byram
- 37.7% are White
- 59.8% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander