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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 2026 population of 2,359. It is also the county seat of Ogemaw County. West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,346 in 2020.

The median household income in West Branch is $41,250 with a poverty rate of 23.11%. The median age in West Branch is 43 years: 37.9 years for males, and 45.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.3 males.

2.4K
Total Population
1,533
Density (mi²)
2 0.08%
Growth

West Branch Population

West Branch Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,35920.08%
20252,35720.08%
20242,355-3-0.13%
20232,35880.34%
20222,35070.3%
20212,343-3-0.13%
20202,34610.04%
20192,05110.05%
20182,050-5-0.24%
20172,055-1-0.05%
20162,056-4-0.19%
20152,060-11-0.53%
20142,071-19-0.91%
20132,090-20-0.95%
20122,110-14-0.66%
20112,124-15-0.7%
20102,136-8-0.37%

Median Age

Overall: 43 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 37.9 years

West Branch Adults

There are 1,771 adults, (614 of whom are seniors) in West Branch.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,163 (52.3%)
Male: 1,062 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch includes 91.1% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,02791.1%
Two or more races954.27%
Black or African American492.2%
Asian281.26%
Other race261.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White361.62%
Two or more races321.44%
Other race261.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,99189.48%
Two or more races632.83%
Black or African American492.2%
Asian281.26%

West Branch Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch 's average per capita income is $38,000. Household income levels show a median of $41,250. The poverty rate stands at 23.11%.

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$66,588-
Families$59,688$63,262
Households$41,250$48,386
Non Families$23,734$32,839

$38,000

Average Income

$41,250

Median Household Income

23.11%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)