Byron, Illinois
Byron: city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States
About
Byron is a city located in the county of Ogle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,753. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,650 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Byron
| Population | 3,650 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Ogle County |
| Postal code | 61010 |
| Phone Area Codes | 815 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.04% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1270,-89.2557 |
| Altitude | 2,388 feet / 728 meters |
| Establishment | July 01, 1835 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:12:54 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -2.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Byron is located at 42°7'37"N 89°15'20"W (42.1269700, -89.2556600).
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Official website of Byron
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Byron decreased by 2.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,753 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,797 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,787 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,748 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,727 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,710 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,683 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,684 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,673 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,670 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,650 | -0.55% | estimation process |
People born in Byron (6)
People born in Byron, including pitcher, manager and business executive Albert Goodwill Spalding, Brigadier General, Governor of the Panama Canal Zone Francis Kosier Newcomer, United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient Edward B. Spalding, .
More notable people
- Troy Drake (American football player) he was born in 15/05/1972
- Wilson Irvine (American artist (1869-1936)) he was born in 28/02/1869
- Tom Billeter (American college basketball coach) he was born in 12/02/1961
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Byron, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148399 | Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College | Rockford (IL) | 61108 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Byron, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Byron.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Post Office | Byron (IL) | 61010 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Byron, Georgia city in Peach County, Georgia, United States with a population of 5,274 people.
- Byron, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 2,220 people.
- Byron, Wisconsin civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,348 people.
- Byron, Wyoming town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 592 people.
- Byron, Michigan human settlement in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 545 people.
- Byron, Minnesota city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 228 people.
- Byron, Maine town in Oxford County, Maine, United States with a population of 149 people.
- Byron, Nebraska village in the United States with a population of 78 people.
- Byron, Oklahoma human settlement in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 35 people.
Other cities in Ogle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ogle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flagg | 12,745 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rochelle | 8,975 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Oregon | 3,449 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Morris | 2,776 | Village in Illinois |
| Davis Junction | 2,344 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Polo | 2,158 | Town in Illinois, USA |
| Honey Creek | 1,437 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Forreston | 1,338 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hillcrest | 1,216 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Stillman Valley | 1,043 | Valley in Texas, United States of America |
| White Rock | 684 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Grand Detour | 652 | Census-designated place in Illinois, USA |
| Creston | 642 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Maryland | 500 | Township of Illinois |
| Monroe Center | 429 | City in United States of America |
| Leaf River | 403 | Township of Ogle County, Illinois, US |
Distance to Other Cities
Byron distances to largest Illinois cities