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Branch

Arkansas · 296 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 $28,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,100. Households here earn about 43% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
−17%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2773343914475041990201020202024Branch
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,000
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,989
+17%since 2000
from $15,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,100
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(255)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(13)
Asian1%(3)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score17.8%(53)
Diversity Score
18
+402%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
36.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branch, Arkansas?

Branch, Arkansas has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branch, Arkansas?

The typical household in Branch, Arkansas earns about $28,000 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 $51,100, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Branch, Arkansas?

About 10.7% 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 20.3% of people in Branch, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Branch, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Branch, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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