Branch County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,300 | — | #1,094 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,724 | -15.2% | #1,728 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,921 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,500 | -42.4% | #1,970 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $959 | -17.5% | #1,147 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +30.4% | #2,201 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Branch County has a population of 45,300, making it the #1,094 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Branch County is $63,724, ranking #1,728 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Branch County is $162,500 (-42.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $959/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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90.2% of residents in Branch County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Branch County, Michigan
Branch County, Michigan has a total population of 45,300, making it the 1,094th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Branch County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Branch County is $63,724, which ranks #1,728 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Branch County is $162,500, 42.4% below the national median. Renters in Branch County pay a median gross rent of $959 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Branch County, 17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Branch County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.8%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Branch County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.