Fort Branch is a town located in Gibson County Indiana. Fort Branch has a 2024 population of 2,918. Fort Branch is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,968 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Branch is $69,714 with a poverty rate of 14.57%. The median age in Fort Branch is 37.5 years: 34.6 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Branch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,221 | 90.45% |
| Other race | 187 | 5.25% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 3.68% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,611 | 2.21 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Non Family | 649 | 1.32 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 637 | 2.84 | 99.1 | 0.9 |
| Female | 251 | 2.75 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Male | 74 | 2.73 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 4.54% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 12.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 338 | 14.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 118 | 4.96% |
| High School Graduate | 933 | 39.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 580 | 24.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,243 | 2,167 | 433 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 58 | 14 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,113 | $55,357 | $38,780 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,515 | $77,292 | $64,219 |
| High School Graduate | $55,755 | $56,866 | $35,795 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,031 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,339 | $56,922 | $35,417 |
| Some College | $44,572 | $55,595 | $30,231 |
$49,339
Average Earnings
$56,922
Average Male
$35,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.6% of Fort Branch residents speak only English, while 1.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,163 | 513 | 16.22% |
| Multiple | 131 | 5 | 3.82% |
14.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.44%
Male Poverty Rate
17.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Branch is White, with 16.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Branch is Multiple, with 3.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.11% |
| Some College | 17.23% |
| High School | 8.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88.89% |
| Female Employed | 12.24% |
| Male Employed | 10.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,303 | $79,309 |
| Households | $64,034 | $69,714 |
| Married Families | $93,199 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,827 | $49,488 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 5.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.6%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.49%
Born in Fort Branch
99.94%
Native Born
0.06%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.94% of Fort Branch residents were born in the United States, with 73.49% having been born in Indiana. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,856 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 2,869 | -12 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 2,881 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 2,893 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 2,906 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 2,918 | -13 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 2,931 | -20 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 2,951 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 2,955 | -13 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 2,968 | 195 | 7.03% |
| 2019 | 2,773 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 2,768 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 2,783 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 2,788 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,792 | -14 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 2,806 | 21 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 2,785 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 2,788 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 2,784 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,784 | 0 | 0% |