Branson is a city located in Taney County Missouri. Branson has a 2024 population of 12,980. Branson is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,647 in 2020.
The average household income in Branson is $65,931 with a poverty rate of 26.81%. The median age in Branson is 41.2 years: 36.9 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Branson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,915 | 86.28% |
| Black or African American | 745 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 368 | 2.91% |
| Two or more races | 365 | 2.89% |
| Other race | 224 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,593 | 2.22 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Non Family | 2,648 | 1.28 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Married | 2,513 | 2.98 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 318 | 3.62 | 4.1 | 95.9 |
| Male | 114 | 3.59 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
45.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 791 | 8.71% |
| Associates Degree | 407 | 4.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,820 | 20.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 615 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 2,577 | 28.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 177 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 2,691 | 29.64% |
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 | 7,738 | 6,905 | 1,990 |
| Black | 538 | 492 | 227 |
| Hispanic | 440 | 390 | 20 |
| Asian | 254 | 222 | 169 |
| 2+ Races | 236 | 209 | 44 |
| Other Race | 183 | 153 | 3 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 2 |
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 66.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,931 | $54,394 | $26,049 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $31,389 |
| High School Graduate | $28,053 | $32,045 | $20,575 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $29,790 | $40,938 | $24,476 |
| Some College | $31,667 | $41,406 | $29,727 |
$29,790
Average Earnings
$40,938
Average Male
$24,476
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.04% of Branson residents speak only English, while 7.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,139 | 2,086 | 20.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,078 | 590 | 54.73% |
| Black | 740 | 473 | 63.92% |
| Other | 224 | 98 | 43.75% |
| Asian | 368 | 80 | 21.74% |
| Multiple | 360 | 37 | 10.28% |
| Native | 34 | 19 | 55.88% |
26.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.24%
Male Poverty Rate
32.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Branson is Black, with 63.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Branson is Multiple, with 10.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.03% |
| High School | 27.8% |
| Some College | 22.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.96% |
| Female Employed | 18.52% |
| Male Employed | 14.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,343 | $84,648 |
| Households | $49,790 | $65,931 |
| Married Families | $70,764 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,676 | $44,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
861
Number of Veterans
840
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 401 |
| Second Gulf War | 222 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| World War II | 50 |
| Korea | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 292 |
| 75+ | 267 |
| 18 to 34 | 217 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 789 | 8.82% |
| Other Race | 43 | 20.67% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 8.37% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 11.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
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
47.47%
Born in Branson
94.58%
Native Born
5.42%
Foreign Born
2.73%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
94.58% of Branson residents were born in the United States, with 47.47% having been born in Missouri. 2.73% 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 | 13,397 | 84 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 13,313 | 83 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 13,230 | 83 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 13,147 | 84 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 13,063 | 83 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 12,980 | 83 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 12,897 | -28 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 12,925 | 167 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 12,758 | 111 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 12,647 | 990 | 8.49% |
| 2019 | 11,657 | 100 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 11,557 | 141 | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 11,416 | 93 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 11,323 | 66 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 11,257 | 88 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 11,169 | 272 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 10,897 | 71 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 10,826 | 80 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 10,746 | 106 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10,640 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,050 | 2,344 | 63.25% |
| 1990 | 3,706 | 1,156 | 45.33% |
| 1980 | 2,550 | -10,847 | -80.97% |