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West Branch

County:
Ogemaw County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
34.008
State:
Michigan

West Branch is located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. West Branch has a 2025 population of 2,617 . It is also the county seat of Ogemaw County . West Branch is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,580 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch is $69,807 with a poverty rate of 17.17%. The median age in West Branch is 47.7 years: 46.2 years for males, and 51.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.0 males.

2.6K
Total Population
77
Density (mi²)
3 0.11%
Growth

West Branch Population

West Branch Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch includes 92.91% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (92.91%)

Two or more races (4.24%)

Native American (1.66%)

Asian (0.65%)

Black or African American (0.54%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,41392.91%
Two or more races1104.24%
Native American431.66%
Asian170.65%
Black or African American140.54%

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 $40,024. Household income levels show a median of $55,000. The poverty rate stands at 17.17%.

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$94,306-
Families$72,500$79,454
Households$55,000$69,807
Non Families$34,583$40,246

$40,024

Average Income

$55,000

Median Household Income

17.17%

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)