West Branch

County:: Ogemaw County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 1.539
State:: Michigan

West Branch is a city located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. West Branch has a 2025 population of 2,364. It is also the county seat of Ogemaw County. West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 0.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,348 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch is $47,356 with a poverty rate of 24.19%. The median age in West Branch is 39.4 years: 37.3 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch includes 88.52% White, 4.46% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,927	88.52%
Two or more races	98	4.5%
Asian	97	4.46%
Black or African American	38	1.75%
Other race	17	0.78%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Branch Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch's average per capita income is $41,369. Household income levels show a median of $40,078. The poverty rate stands at 24.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$64,408	-
Families	$49,677	$59,020
Households	$40,078	$47,356
Non Families	$23,333	$33,044

$41,369

Average Income

$40,078

Median Household Income

24.19%

Poverty Rate