West Branch township is located in Ogemaw County Michigan. West Branch township has a 2024 population of 2,614. West Branch township is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,577 in 2020.
The average household income in West Branch township is $68,722 with a poverty rate of 18.14%. The median age in West Branch township is 45.5 years: 42.6 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Branch township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,412 | 93.67% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 39 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,064 | 2.42 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 540 | 2.98 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 296 | 1.21 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 147 | 2.82 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Male | 81 | 2.41 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 7.43% |
| Associates Degree | 288 | 15.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 13.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 4.86% |
| High School Graduate | 637 | 33.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.46% |
| Some College | 473 | 24.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,788 | 1,631 | 314 |
| Asian | 39 | 26 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 7 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,500 | $77,188 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $117,778 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,917 | $43,958 | $23,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,369 | $30,952 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,721 | $47,361 | $27,895 |
| Some College | $37,083 | $40,500 | $25,000 |
$38,721
Average Earnings
$47,361
Average Male
$27,895
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.33% of West Branch township residents speak only English, while 2.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,336 | 383 | 16.4% |
| Multiple | 73 | 47 | 64.38% |
| Native | 39 | 25 | 64.1% |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 100% |
18.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.06%
Male Poverty Rate
16.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Branch township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Branch township is White, with 16.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.82% |
| High School | 14.91% |
| Some College | 12.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 48% |
| Male Employed | 8.37% |
| Female Employed | 6.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,364 | $78,308 |
| Households | $52,333 | $68,722 |
| Married Families | $81,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,875 | $39,028 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
147
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 7.14% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 13.89% |
| Native American | 4 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
93.59%
Born in West Branch township
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.68%
Naturalized
97.32% of West Branch township residents were born in the United States, with 93.59% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,659 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2028 | 2,650 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2027 | 2,641 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 2,632 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 2,623 | 9 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 2,614 | 9 | 0.35% |
| 2023 | 2,605 | 9 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 2,596 | 20 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 2,576 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,577 | 54 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2,523 | 9 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 2,514 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,513 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 2,506 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,506 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 2,514 | -24 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 2,538 | -22 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 2,560 | -16 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 2,576 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2,589 | 0 | 0% |