21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Michigan grocery distributor and retail operator SpartanNash (formerly known as Spartan Stores) is headquartered in the township.

[13] Byron Township is served by four different public school districts.

The majority of the township is served by Byron Center Public Schools, while a small portion of the northeast corner in Cutlerville is served by Kentwood Public Schools.

A very small portion of the northern edge of the township is served by Grandville Public Schools, and another very small portion on the southern edge of the township is served by Wayland Union Schools.