 In the early 18th century, the town's population rose again, governance was shared among the most prosperous families such as Bezdédy, Désy, Finta, Gencsy, Gődény, Guth, and Koczogh.In 1839, it was the largest city in the county with a population of 3,006.Balkány is home to 6,852 people (2005) most of whom live in the country.