West Branch township

County:: Marion County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 35.504
State:: Kansas

West Branch township is located in Marion County, Kansas. West Branch township has a 2025 population of 990. West Branch township is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,015 in 2020.

The average household income in West Branch township is $114,356 with a poverty rate of 7.03%. The median age in West Branch township is 45 years: 45 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Branch township includes 96.17% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	803	96.17%
Two or more races	27	3.23%
Other race	5	0.6%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Branch township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Branch township's average per capita income is $46,389. Household income levels show a median of $59,402. The poverty rate stands at 7.03%.

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	$105,781	-
Families	$75,000	$109,210
Households	$59,402	$114,356
Non Families	$39,205	$120,980

$46,389

Average Income

$59,402

Median Household Income

7.03%

Poverty Rate