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Branch

Louisiana · 388 residents · 7.356 sq mi
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Branch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,667. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 115 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,400. Households here earn about 55% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
388
−23%vs 2011
vs 503 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 68 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−8%vs 2011
vs 36.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
85199313427541201020202024Branch
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,667
−70%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $68,156 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,317
−13%vs 2011
vs $20,984 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+55%vs 2011
vs 0.285 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing20.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services17.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $121,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−61.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.2%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+254%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(375)
Black25.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.4%(239)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(309)
Black16.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.5%(157)
Diversity Score
41
−15%vs 2011
vs 47 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
−21.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 34.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
32.4%
+29.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.6% in 2011
Female
62.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branch, Louisiana?

Branch, Louisiana has about 388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branch, Louisiana?

The typical household in Branch, Louisiana earns about $19,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branch, Louisiana expensive?

In Branch, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $124,400.

How educated are people in Branch, Louisiana?

About 4.1% 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 14.7% of people in Branch, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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