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West Branch township

County:
Ogemaw County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.48
State:
Michigan

West Branch township is located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. West Branch township has a 2026 population of 1,743. West Branch township is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 2.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,700 in 2020.

The median household income in West Branch township is $63,142 with a poverty rate of 13.52%. The median age in West Branch township is 39.8 years: 37.8 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males.

1.7K
Total Population
49
Density (mi²)
7 0.4%
Growth

West Branch township Population

West Branch township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,74370.4%
20251,73670.4%
20241,72970.41%
20231,72270.41%
20221,71560.35%
20211,70990.53%
20201,70000%
20191,628-3-0.18%
20181,631-4-0.24%
20171,635-4-0.24%
20161,639-1-0.06%
20151,640-9-0.55%
20141,649-1-0.06%
20131,65000%
20121,650110.67%
20111,639120.74%
20101,62700%

Median Age

Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 37.8 years

West Branch township Adults

There are 1,110 adults, (262 of whom are seniors) in West Branch township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 738 (51.4%)
Male: 697 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch township includes 92.82% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,33292.82%
Two or more races865.99%
Black or African American140.98%
Native American30.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races100.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,33292.82%
Two or more races765.3%
Black or African American140.98%
Native American30.21%

West Branch township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch township 's average per capita income is $40,489. Household income levels show a median of $63,142. The poverty rate stands at 13.52%.

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$87,167-
Families$78,802$89,202
Households$63,142$74,973
Non Families$48,500$50,623

$40,489

Average Income

$63,142

Median Household Income

13.52%

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)