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West Branch

County:
Ogemaw County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.539
State:
Michigan

West Branch is a city located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. West Branch has a 2025 population of 2,357 . It is also the county seat of Ogemaw County . West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,346 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch is $47,356 with a poverty rate of 24.19%. The median age in West Branch is 39.4 years: 37.3 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.1 males.

2.4K
Total Population
1,532
Density (mi²)
2 0.08%
Growth

West Branch Population

West Branch Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch includes 88.52% White, 4.46% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (88.52%)

Two or more races (4.5%)

Asian (4.46%)

Black or African American (1.75%)

Other race (0.78%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,92788.52%
Two or more races984.5%
Asian974.46%
Black or African American381.75%
Other race170.78%

West Branch Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch's average per capita income is $41,369. Household income levels show a median of $40,078. The poverty rate stands at 24.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$64,408-
Families$49,677$59,020
Households$40,078$47,356
Non Families$23,333$33,044

$41,369

Average Income

$40,078

Median Household Income

24.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)