Branch County's estimated 2026 population is 47,335 with a growth rate of 1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Branch County is the 37th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 45,173 and has seen a growth of 4.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Branch County includes 89.33% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (89.33%)
Two or more races (5.98%)
Other race (1.98%)
Black or African American (1.93%)
Asian (0.49%)
Native American (0.29%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,123 | 89.33% |
| Two or more races | 2,687 | 5.98% |
| Other race | 889 | 1.98% |
| Black or African American | 865 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 219 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 131 | 0.29% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Branch County's average per capita income is $40,949. Household income levels show a median of $61,958. The poverty rate stands at 15.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,645 | $102,931 |
| Families | $76,208 | $92,832 |
| Households | $61,958 | $78,604 |
| Non Families | $37,164 | $49,640 |
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