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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Branch

Michigan · 1,914 residents · 1.539 sq mi
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West Branch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,150. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $41,000. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,914
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,926 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,244 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
+2%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Branch
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,150
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,132 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,238
−43%vs 2000
vs $17,852 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.2%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$322
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $423 in 2000
US average: $450
55.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.9% in 2000
44.3% rent
2.5
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,821)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian2.6%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(164)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,899)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(15)
Diversity Score3.1%(59)
3
−64%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.5%
−18.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West Branch, Michigan?

West Branch, Michigan has about 1,914 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Branch, Michigan earns about $16,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Branch, Michigan expensive?

In West Branch, Michigan, the median home is worth about $41,000, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in West Branch, Michigan?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Branch, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Branch, Michigan?

About 21.2% of people in West Branch, Michigan 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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