North Branch is a city located in Chisago County Minnesota. North Branch has a 2024 population of 12,117. North Branch is currently growing at a rate of 2.76% annually and its population has increased by 12.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,811 in 2020.
The average household income in North Branch is $114,782 with a poverty rate of 7.19%. The median age in North Branch is 39.9 years: 40.4 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Branch was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,312 | 94.02% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 214 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,221 | 2.55 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 2,344 | 3.17 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 1,371 | 1.25 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 264 | 3.57 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Male | 242 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 296 | 3.83% |
| Associates Degree | 1,110 | 14.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,158 | 15% |
| Graduate Degree | 349 | 4.52% |
| High School Graduate | 2,896 | 37.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 1,774 | 22.98% |
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 | 7,220 | 6,836 | 1,483 |
| 2+ Races | 250 | 250 | 15 |
| Asian | 133 | 133 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 78 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,622 | $91,591 | $54,141 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,750 | $139,875 | $74,009 |
| High School Graduate | $46,056 | $49,921 | $34,306 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $82,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,236 | $64,701 | $45,088 |
| Some College | $58,394 | $66,813 | $45,694 |
$56,236
Average Earnings
$64,701
Average Male
$45,088
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.96% of North Branch residents speak only English, while 4.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,017 | 496 | 4.95% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 178 | 69.53% |
| Multiple | 365 | 79 | 21.64% |
| Black | 47 | 15 | 31.91% |
| Other | 27 | 14 | 51.85% |
7.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.73%
Male Poverty Rate
6.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Branch is Hispanic, with 69.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Branch is White, with 4.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.2% |
| High School | 8.46% |
| Some College | 6.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.49% |
| Female Employed | 4.9% |
| Male Employed | 0.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,060 | $135,938 |
| Households | $94,564 | $114,782 |
| Married Families | $118,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,536 | $66,080 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
594
Number of Veterans
528
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| Vietnam | 147 |
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 238 |
| 35 to 54 | 197 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 594 | 7.41% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
79.43%
Born in North Branch
97.66%
Native Born
2.34%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
1.58%
Naturalized
97.66% of North Branch residents were born in the United States, with 79.43% having been born in Minnesota. 0.77% 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 | 13,750 | 326 | 2.43% |
| 2028 | 13,424 | 327 | 2.5% |
| 2027 | 13,097 | 327 | 2.56% |
| 2026 | 12,770 | 326 | 2.62% |
| 2025 | 12,444 | 327 | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 12,117 | 326 | 2.76% |
| 2023 | 11,791 | 304 | 2.65% |
| 2022 | 11,487 | 359 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 11,128 | 317 | 2.93% |
| 2020 | 10,811 | 49 | 0.46% |
| 2019 | 10,762 | 177 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 10,585 | 139 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 10,446 | 150 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 10,296 | 108 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 10,188 | 72 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 10,116 | 43 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 10,073 | 66 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 10,007 | -73 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 10,080 | -47 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 10,127 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,023 | -5,727 | -41.65% |