West Branch, Michigan Population 2024

2,367

West Branch is a city located in Ogemaw County Michigan. West Branch has a 2024 population of 2,367. It is also the county seat of Ogemaw County. West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,345 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch is $48,689 with a poverty rate of 19.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Branch is 39.8 years, 37.8 years for males, and 46 years for females.

West Branch Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Branch was:

  • White: 90.4%
  • Asian: 3.64%
  • Two or more races: 3.18%
  • Black or African American: 1.64%
  • Other race: 1%
  • Native American: 0.14%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
1.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,546.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
0.94% (22)
The current population of West Branch, Michigan is 2,367 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,345.

West Branch, Michigan Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,98790.4%
Asian803.64%
Two or more races703.18%
Black or African American361.64%
Other race221%
Native American30.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Asian

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Branch Population by Race

West Branch Population Pyramid 2024

West Branch Median Age

39.8

Total

37.8

Male

46

Female

West Branch Adults

There are 1,777 adults, (587 of whom are seniors) in West Branch.

West Branch Age Dependency

84.7

Age Dependency Ratio

49.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

35.4

Child Dependency Ratio

West Branch Sex Ratio

Female1,17053.23%
Male1,02846.77%

West Branch Population by Age

West Branch Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All9782.0640.159.9
Non Family4801.1823.176.9
Married3252.9567.432.6
Male902.6435.664.4
Female832.9936.163.9

2.76

Average Family Size

2.06

Average Household Size

40.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Branch Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Branch Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Branch Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.67%.

West Branch Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$36,208

Average Earnings

$40,488

Average Male

$29,872

Average Female

West Branch Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Branch Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Branch Language

93.23% of West Branch residents speak only English, while 6.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.02% of the population.

West Branch Language

West Branch Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,79625614.25%
Asian8080100%
Hispanic755066.67%
Multiple612236.07%
Black18950%

19.67%

Overall Poverty Rate

21.05%

Male Poverty Rate

18.52%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Branch

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Branch is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Branch is White, with 14.25% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.04%.

West Branch Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade34.51%
High School24.24%
Bachelors or Greater10.46%
Some College5.49%

West Branch Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Unemployed30.23%
Male Employed8.74%
Female Employed8.03%
Female Unemployed0%

West Branch Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Branch Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Branch Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

38.5%

Overall Marriage Rate

42.4%

Male Marriage Rate

35.1%

Female Marriage Rate

West Branch Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Branch Marriage

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.

West Branch Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Branch Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

160

Number of Veterans

148

Male Veterans

12

Female Veterans

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West Branch Veterans by War

count

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West Branch Veterans by Age

count

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West Branch Veterans by Race

West Branch Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

1.44%

Veteran Poverty Rate

47.48%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Branch Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

43.3%

Labor Force Participation

40.4%

Employment Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

West Branch Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Branch Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Branch Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

83.71%

Born in West Branch

94.68%

Native Born

5.32%

Foreign Born

4.28%

Non Citizen

1.05%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

94.68% of West Branch residents were born in the United States, with 83.71% having been born in Michigan. 4.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

West Branch Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20292,39450.21%
20282,38960.25%
20272,38350.21%
20262,37860.25%
20252,37250.21%
20242,36760.25%
20232,36150.21%
20222,356150.64%
20212,341-4-0.17%
20202,34529414.33%
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%
20112,124-12-0.56%
20102,13600%

West Branch Population by Year