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North Branch

Michigan · 1,111 residents (2025 est.) · 1.442 sq mi
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North Branch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,000. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
+14%since 2000
from 1,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
+12%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,111 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8409381K1K1K1990201020202024North Branch
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,731
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,211
+117%since 2000
from $15,782 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+15%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−12%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(989)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(23)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,083)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score16.7%(194)
Diversity Score
17
+157%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Branch, Michigan?

North Branch, Michigan has about 1,166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Branch, Michigan?

The typical household in North Branch, Michigan earns about $56,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Branch, Michigan expensive?

In North Branch, Michigan, the median home is worth about $152,000, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in North Branch, Michigan?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Branch, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Branch, Michigan?

About 15.3% of people in North Branch, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Branch, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, North Branch, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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