CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Branson West

Missouri · 484 residents · 4.719 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Branson West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,021. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
484
+19%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+49%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3674906147388612000201020202024Branson West
2024536
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,021
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,340
+57%since 2000
from $12,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
59.1% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+83%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Branson West on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(16)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(410)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(37)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other11.1%(54)
Diversity Score40.5%(196)
Diversity Score
40
+222%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.9%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Branson West

Sopchoppy
Pop 487
Berlin
Pop 529
Arnoldsville
Pop 445
Alford
Pop 521
Places similar to Branson West
Head to head

Compare Branson West to nearby cities

BRANSON WEST VS
Branson
Income$51,978+85%
Home value$251,000+62%
Population12,921+2564%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BRANSON WEST VS
Nixa
Income$83,385+198%
Home value$258,700+66%
Population26,597+5384%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BRANSON WEST VS
Ozark
Income$74,182+165%
Home value$254,800+64%
Population23,544+4754%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BRANSON WEST VS
Republic
Income$65,729+135%
Home value$211,500+36%
Population22,404+4519%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Branson West, Missouri?

Branson West, Missouri has about 484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branson West, Missouri?

The typical household in Branson West, Missouri earns about $28,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branson West, Missouri expensive?

In Branson West, Missouri, the median home is worth about $155,400.

How educated are people in Branson West, Missouri?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Branson West, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branson West, Missouri?

About 21.5% of people in Branson West, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Branson West with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →