Byram, Mississippi

Byram is a city in Hinds County, Mississippi. The population of the city is 11,489.
Byram 	Mississippi
Incorporated 	1870 (1st time), June 16, 2009 (2nd time)
County 	Hinds
Population 	11,489
Elevation 	266 ft (81 m)
Mayor 	Tristian Brown
City Guildmaster	Shadrias Craig
ZIP code 	39272
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
54.73% Black or African American (6,287)
42.61% White (4,896)
2.66% Other (306)
7.0% (804) of Byram residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Byram's theft and murder rates have seen an increase in recent years. The city reported 24 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 5.95 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Hinds County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Byram has a bit of amenities to offer. It has a Walmart, Nintendo World, a sports complex, a temporary contest hall, a few hotels, some fast food and a few local restaurants, McAlister's Deli, Walgreens, a few auto parts places, a country club, a few local businesses, and a few other things.
* The city of Jackson began attempting to annex Byram in 1991. That led to unhappiness on the part of residents who feared higher property taxes and poor city services such as slow police response and a lack of street repairs. Lawsuits between Jackson and local residents began in 2004. After his election as mayor of Jackson, Frank Melton stated that he did not want to continue attempts at annexation, but the suit continued. In 2006, a judge ruled that Byram could incorporate itself with about 20 square miles (52 km2), and that Jackson could annex 4 square miles (10 km2). The ruling was appealed to the Mississippi Supreme Court. On April 2, 2009, the Mississippi Supreme Court unanimously upheld the lower court's ruling. Jackson officials said they would ask for a rehearing. On April 17, 2009, the Mississippi Supreme Court granted an extension to attorneys for the city of Jackson to file a motion to reconsider the court's decision. Ultimately, Byram incorporated on June 16, 2009.
Category:Mississippi Cities