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Branch

Louisiana · 431 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 $2,499. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 52.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 95% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

431
+87%since 2019
from 231 in 2019
2010 – 2024
59 / sq mi
+87%since 2019
from 31 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
37.4
+73%since 2019
from 21.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
85199313427541201020202024Branch
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
$9,762
−61%since 2019
from $25,114 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
52.7%
+39.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$33,300
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
88.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
11.7% rent
13.3
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(204)
Black5.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(15)
Diversity Score26.6%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(333)
Black16%(69)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(30)
Diversity Score53.3%(230)
53
+100%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
41.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
62.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
34.6%
+34.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branch, Louisiana?

Branch, Louisiana has about 431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branch, Louisiana?

The typical household in Branch, Louisiana earns about $2,499 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 $33,300.

How educated are people in Branch, Louisiana?

About 0.0% 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 52.7% 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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