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CITY · 2010 ACS

Branson

Missouri · 10,520 residents · 21.341 sq mi
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Branson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,499. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. Median home value is $163,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,520
+74%since 2000
from 6,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
−4%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K8K11K14K1990201020202024Branson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,499
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,997 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,328
+19%since 2000
from $20,461 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
56.1% rent
Vacancy rate
36.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+3%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(5,569)
Black0.7%(45)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(258)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(844)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(8,956)
Black1.7%(184)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(928)
Asian1.5%(154)
Other1.7%(184)
Diversity Score31.3%(3,293)
Diversity Score
31
+124%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branson, Missouri?

Branson, Missouri has about 10,520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branson, Missouri?

The typical household in Branson, Missouri earns about $45,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branson, Missouri expensive?

In Branson, Missouri, the median home is worth about $163,100, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Branson, Missouri?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Branson, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branson, Missouri?

About 8.8% of people in Branson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Branson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Branson, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,814 residents, a change of about 184 percent over that period.

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