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Arkansas · 314 residents (2025 est.) · 3.123 sq mi
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Branch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
−11%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+20%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:314 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2773343914475041990201020202024Branch
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,531 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,614
+41%since 2000
from $15,317 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−7%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.9%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other8.2%(26)
Diversity Score23.1%(73)
Diversity Score
23
+550%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.9%
−48.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 42.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branch, Arkansas?

Branch, Arkansas has about 317 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branch, Arkansas?

The typical household in Branch, Arkansas earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branch, Arkansas expensive?

In Branch, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Branch, Arkansas?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Branch, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branch, Arkansas?

About 20.5% of people in Branch, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Branch, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Branch, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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