West Branch township

County:: Ogemaw County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 35.553
State:: Michigan

West Branch township is located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. West Branch township has a 2025 population of 462. West Branch township is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 449 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch township is $66,761 with a poverty rate of 15.72%.The median age in West Branch township is 59.2 years: 50 years for males, and 60.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch township includes 91.75% White, 5.41% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	356	91.75%
Black or African American	21	5.41%
Two or more races	11	2.84%

West Branch township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch township's average per capita income is $43,125. Household income levels show a median of $56,250. The poverty rate stands at 15.72%.

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	$68,214	-
Families	$60,625	$75,856
Households	$56,250	$66,761
Non Families	$50,625	$44,977

$43,125

Average Income

$56,250

Median Household Income

15.72%

Poverty Rate