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Byron, MN
City in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
Population
6,646
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,133
ZIP codes
0
Byron and its ZIP codes
Byron at a glance
- Byron is about 30 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 134th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $124,010, 39% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $345,300 (5% above Minnesota) and median rent is $1,135 a month.
Local data for Byron, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byron, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,010
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$345,300
Median rent
$1,135/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
48.2%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,781), Norwegian Americans (1,068), Irish Americans (811).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Olmsted County. PPP loans are for Byron.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,402
105,239 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.29B
FY 2026, $7,952 per person
How people get to work
Byron, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home20.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byron, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
882
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
154
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
36.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byron, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Byron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KassonCity | 5 mi | 3.5 |
| MantorvilleCity | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Dodge CenterCity | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| RochesterCity | 9.9 mi | 56.7 |
| OronocoCity | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Pine IslandCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HayfieldCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| StewartvilleCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| West ConcordCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| MazeppaCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| ClaremontCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| SargeantCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| ZumbrotaCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| HammondCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byron, MN in?
- Byron is in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Byron, MN?
- About 6,646 people live in Byron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byron?
- Nearby places include Kasson (5 mi), Mantorville (5.4 mi), Dodge Center (9.9 mi), Rochester (9.9 mi), Oronoco (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023