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West Branch

County:
Ogemaw County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
35.553
State:
Michigan

West Branch is located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. West Branch has a 2025 population of 455 . It is also the county seat of Ogemaw County . West Branch is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually but its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 449 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch is $66,761 with a poverty rate of 15.72%. The median age in West Branch is 59.2 years: 50 years for males, and 60.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.2 males.

455
Total Population
13
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.44%
Growth

West Branch Population

West Branch Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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

Population by Race

White (91.75%)

Black or African American (5.41%)

Two or more races (2.84%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White35691.75%
Black or African American215.41%
Two or more races112.84%

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 $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

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)