West Branch township is located in Ogemaw County Michigan. West Branch township has a 2024 population of 460. West Branch township is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 449 in 2020.
The average household income in West Branch township is $70,460 with a poverty rate of 20.67%. The median age in West Branch township is 60.9 years: 61.1 years for males, and 60.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Branch township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 91.34% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 5.59% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 153 | 2.08 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 84 | 2.26 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.29 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Male | 13 | 2.62 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Female | 11 | 3.27 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
2.33
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 14.87% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 4.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 6.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 144 | 45.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 61 | 19.3% |
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 | 282 | 243 | 38 |
| Black | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,833 | $50,938 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,750 | $43,750 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $26,806 | $0 | $27,500 |
$33,750
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.28% of West Branch township residents speak only English, while 1.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 310 | 48 | 15.48% |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6 | 35.29% |
20.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.62%
Male Poverty Rate
22.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Branch township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Branch township is White, with 15.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.37% |
| High School | 19.44% |
| Some College | 9.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.41% |
| Male Employed | 4.84% |
| Female Employed | 4.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,917 | $80,088 |
| Households | $53,229 | $70,460 |
| Married Families | $54,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,375 | $43,358 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 7.69% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.1%
Labor Force Participation
32.3%
Employment Rate
23.2%
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
87.15%
Born in West Branch township
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.44% of West Branch township residents were born in the United States, with 87.15% having been born in Michigan. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 470 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 468 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 466 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 464 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 462 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 460 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 458 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 456 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 453 | 4 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 449 | -24 | -5.07% |
| 2019 | 473 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 474 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 472 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 471 | 4 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 467 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 469 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 472 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 472 | 5 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 467 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 465 | 0 | 0% |