Branch County's estimated 2026 population is 45,962 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Branch County is the 37th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 45,173 and has seen a growth of 1.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 34,655 adults, (8,787 of whom are seniors) in Branch County.
Female: 21,855 (48.2%)
Male: 23,445 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Branch County includes 87.8% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,772 | 87.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,344 | 7.38% |
| Other race | 1,017 | 2.25% |
| Black or African American | 764 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 175 | 0.39% |
Branch County's average per capita income is $43,018. Household income levels show a median of $63,724. The poverty rate stands at 16.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,136 | $106,163 |
| Families | $77,601 | $94,656 |
| Households | $63,724 | $79,966 |
| Non Families | $39,704 | $50,214 |
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