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West Branch

Michigan · 1,926 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 $30,132. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,926
+1%since 1990
from 1,914 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,251 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,244 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
−2%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Branch
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,132
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,150 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,852
+74%since 1990
from $10,238 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.0%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
46.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−12%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,899)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,821)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian2.6%(50)
Diversity Score8.5%(164)
Diversity Score
8
+175%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+18.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Branch, Michigan?

West Branch, Michigan has about 1,926 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Branch, Michigan earns about $30,132 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 $67,500, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in West Branch, Michigan?

About 18.9% 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 14.0% of people in West Branch, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Branch, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, West Branch, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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