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West Branch township

County:
Ogemaw County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
34.008
State:
Michigan

West Branch township is located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. West Branch township has a 2026 population of 2,620. West Branch township is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,580 in 2020.

The median household income in West Branch township is $62,955 with a poverty rate of 11.14%. The median age in West Branch township is 51.5 years: 50.6 years for males, and 51.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.9 males.

2.6K
Total Population
77
Density (mi²)
3 0.11%
Growth

West Branch township Population

West Branch township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,62030.11%
20252,61730.11%
20242,61430.11%
20232,611150.58%
20222,596160.62%
20212,58000%
20202,58040.16%
20192,52390.36%
20182,51410.04%
20172,51370.28%
20162,50600%
20152,506-8-0.32%
20142,514-24-0.95%
20132,538-22-0.86%
20122,560-16-0.62%
20112,576-17-0.66%
20102,589-10-0.38%

Median Age

Overall: 51.5 years
Female: 51.9 years
Male: 50.6 years

West Branch township Adults

There are 2,225 adults, (678 of whom are seniors) in West Branch township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,279 (49.3%)
Male: 1,316 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch township includes 93.8% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,43493.8%
Two or more races1054.05%
Asian351.35%
Native American210.81%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White371.43%
Two or more races120.46%
Native American120.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,39792.37%
Two or more races933.58%
Asian351.35%
Native American90.35%

West Branch township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch township 's average per capita income is $41,753. Household income levels show a median of $62,955. The poverty rate stands at 11.14%.

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$94,063-
Families$78,158$88,341
Households$62,955$77,940
Non Families$33,654$45,806

$41,753

Average Income

$62,955

Median Household Income

11.14%

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)