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West Branch

County:
Ogemaw County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
35.48
State:
Michigan

West Branch is located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. West Branch has a 2025 population of 1,736 . It is also the county seat of Ogemaw County . West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 2.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,700 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch is $71,172 with a poverty rate of 14.23%. The median age in West Branch is 38.5 years: 37 years for males, and 40.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.7 males.

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

West Branch Population

West Branch Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch includes 90.2% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (90.2%)

Two or more races (6.25%)

Black or African American (2.18%)

Native American (0.94%)

Asian (0.44%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,24290.2%
Two or more races866.25%
Black or African American302.18%
Native American130.94%
Asian60.44%

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 $36,172. Household income levels show a median of $61,522. The poverty rate stands at 14.23%.

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$84,167-
Families$76,302$86,144
Households$61,522$71,172
Non Families$47,321$48,650

$36,172

Average Income

$61,522

Median Household Income

14.23%

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)