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North Branch

Michigan · 1,033 residents · 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 $23,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,600. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,033
+1%since 2000
from 1,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
716 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+10%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8409381K1K1K1990201020202024North Branch
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,393
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,251
−16%since 2000
from $15,782 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+26%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(979)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(40)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.8%(39)
Diversity Score18.5%(191)
Diversity Score
18
+184%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Branch, Michigan?

North Branch, Michigan has about 1,033 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Branch, Michigan earns about $23,393 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 $89,600, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in North Branch, Michigan?

About 9.7% 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 37.3% 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 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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