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Byram, Mississippi

City · Population 12,656 · #31 in Mississippi
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Byram is a city in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 11,489 as of the 2010 census, up from 7,386 at the 2000 census, at which time it was an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP); in 2020, its population was 12,666.

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About Byram

Byram is a close-knit town in western Mississippi counting 12,656 people who proudly call it home.

Byram holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 20.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 620 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Byram Unique

  • Positioned in western Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,656.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

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🏫 Schools in Byram

  • GARY ROAD ELEMENTARY
  • GARY ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Richard White
Population (2024)12,656
Rank in state#31 of 299
Land area20.4 sq mi
Density620/sq mi
Coordinates32.1921, -90.2870

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