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Branch

Arkansas · 367 residents · 3.123 sq mi
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Branch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,300. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
367
+3%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+16%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2773343914475041990201020202024Branch
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,841
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,506
+1%since 2000
from $15,317 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.7%(14)
Diversity Score13.4%(49)
Diversity Score
13
+276%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branch, Arkansas?

Branch, Arkansas has about 367 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branch, Arkansas?

The typical household in Branch, Arkansas earns about $32,841 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Branch, Arkansas?

About 10.3% 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 16.8% 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 68 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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