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Branch

Louisiana · 268 residents · 7.356 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 70 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−21%since 2023
from 338 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 46 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
23.7
−10%since 2023
from 26.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
85199313427541201020202024Branch
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,274
+13%since 2023
from $19,695 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.583
+20%since 2023
from 0.486 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(270)
Black10.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(33)
Diversity Score42.7%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(220)
Black3.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38%(102)
Diversity Score
38
−11%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
65.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
Female
49.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branch, Louisiana?

Branch, Louisiana has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Branch, Louisiana?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Branch, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branch, Louisiana?

About 43.9% of people in Branch, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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