Fort Branch is a town located in Gibson County Indiana. Fort Branch has a 2024 population of 2,918. Fort Branch is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,968 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Branch is $73,962 with a poverty rate of 15.39%. The median age in Fort Branch is 40.2 years: 35.7 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Branch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,172 | 92.97% |
| Other race | 152 | 4.45% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,604 | 2.12 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Non Family | 759 | 1.43 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 569 | 2.71 | 97 | 3 |
| Female | 220 | 2.68 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 56 | 3.41 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 6.22% |
| Associates Degree | 228 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 468 | 19.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 835 | 34.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 612 | 25.06% |
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 | 2,338 | 2,208 | 606 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 41 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,806 | $75,545 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,558 | $117,880 | $67,788 |
| High School Graduate | $59,142 | $62,882 | $37,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,238 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,255 | $59,302 | $41,078 |
| Some College | $46,014 | $51,800 | $32,465 |
$52,255
Average Earnings
$59,302
Average Male
$41,078
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.92% of Fort Branch residents speak only English, while 1.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,133 | 521 | 16.63% |
| Multiple | 82 | 4 | 4.88% |
15.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.36%
Male Poverty Rate
20.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Branch is White, with 16.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Branch is Multiple, with 4.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Some College | 15.6% |
| High School | 9.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.57% |
| Male Employed | 9.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,580 | $84,601 |
| Households | $62,500 | $73,962 |
| Married Families | $94,943 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,925 | $58,025 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| World War II | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 3.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
72.68%
Born in Fort Branch
99.94%
Native Born
0.06%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.94% of Fort Branch residents were born in the United States, with 72.68% having been born in Indiana. 0.06% 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 | 2,856 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 2,869 | -12 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 2,881 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 2,893 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 2,906 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 2,918 | -13 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 2,931 | -20 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 2,951 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 2,955 | -13 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 2,968 | 195 | 7.03% |
| 2019 | 2,773 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 2,768 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 2,783 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 2,788 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,792 | -14 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 2,806 | 21 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 2,785 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 2,788 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 2,784 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,784 | 0 | 0% |