Branch County, MI

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2023 Population
44,914
0.266% 1-year growth
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
40.8
0.245% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
15.4%
2.63% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$61,958
2.24% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$147,500
5.21% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
19,251
0.0624% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Branch County, MI had a population of 44.9k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $61,958. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Branch County, MI grew from 44,795 to 44,914, a 0.266% increase and its median household income grew from $60,600 to $61,958, a 2.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Branch County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.85%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.82%).

None of the households in Branch County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Branch County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Branch County, MI are Salon Academy (27 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2023, the median property value in Branch County, MI was $147,500, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Branch County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Branch County, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Branch County, MI is home to a population of 44.9k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.04% of Branch County, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.26k people).

In 2023, there were 36.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.3k people) in Branch County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 831 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%
2023 Citizenship
97.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.8% of Branch County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Branch County, MI was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Branch County, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    39.3k ± 224
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.09k ± 141
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    831 ± 87
6.26%
Hispanic Population
2.81k people

In 2023, there were 36.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.3k people) in Branch County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 831 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.26% of the people in Branch County, MI are hispanic (2.81k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Branch County, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    80,580 ± 6,941 people
  2. India
    77,204 ± 6,795 people
  3. Iraq
    54,457 ± 5,714 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,580 Michigan residents, followed by India with 77,204 and Iraq with 54,457.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.04%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.26k people
4.73%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.12k people

As of 2023, 5.04% of Branch County, MI residents (2.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Branch County, MI was 4.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,077 ± 150
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    258 ± 75
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    244 ± 65

Branch County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Branch County, MI employs 19.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Branch County, MI were Manufacturing (4,899 people), Retail Trade (2,330 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,286 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($64,643), Finance & Insurance ($58,750), and Public Administration ($58,299).

Employment

Occupations

19.3k
2023 Value
± 816
0.0624%
1 Year growth
± 5.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Branch County, MI grew at a rate of 0.0624%, from 19.2k employees to 19.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Branch County, MI, are Production Occupations (3,116 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,095 people), and Management Occupations (1,671 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Branch County, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.3k
2023 Value
± 816
0.0624%
1 Year growth
± 5.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Branch County, MI grew at a rate of 0.0624%, from 19.2k employees to 19.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Branch County, MI, are Manufacturing (4,899 people), Retail Trade (2,330 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,286 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Branch County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Branch County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,054
Median earning men ± $2,478
$33,008
Median earning women ± $2,299

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($74,390), Wholesale Trade ($58,447), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,857).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($46,447), Wholesale Trade ($45,888), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,594).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 64
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 57
    Construction
  3. 48
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $150k
    Manufacturing
  2. $111k
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. $81.6k
    Transportation and Warehousing

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Branch County, MI awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Branch County, MI in 2016 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 77 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Branch County, MI are White (24 and 88.9%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 7.41%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 3.7%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Branch County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Salon Academy (27 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Branch County, MI are General Cosmetology (26 and 96.3%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 3.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2016 there were 82 students enrolled in Branch County, MI, 6.1% men and 93.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 73 records, of which 93.2% were women and 6.85% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology
Most Common
26 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Branch County, MI was General Cosmetology with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Branch County, MI according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Salon Academy
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
27 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salon Academy with 27 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2017, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Branch County, MI, which is 0.08 times less than the 25 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.863% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.88M), and Bachelors Degree (1.44M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Branch County, MI was $147,500 in 2023, which is 0.486 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $140,200 to $147,500, a 5.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Branch County, MI is 77.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Branch County, MI have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Branch County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Branch County, MI is $61,958. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Branch County, MI was Census Tract 9501, Branch County, MI with a value of $79,479, followed by Census Tract 9509, Branch County, MI and Census Tract 9510, Branch County, MI, with respective values of $72,308 and $70,944.

In 2024, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Branch County, MI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.79%.

Housing

Property

$147,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,642
$13,113
Median Property Taxes
±$590

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Branch County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Branch County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

77.5%
Homeownership
2023
63.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77.5% of the housing units in Branch County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.4%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9501, Branch County, MI
  2. Census Tract 9509, Branch County, MI
  3. Census Tract 9510, Branch County, MI

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Branch County, MI was Census Tract 9501, Branch County, MI with a value of $79,479, followed by Census Tract 9509, Branch County, MI and Census Tract 9510, Branch County, MI, with respective values of $72,308 and $70,944.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Branch County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$61,958
Median Household Income
± $2,137
16.9k
Number of Households
± 695

In 2023, the median household income of the 16.9k households in Branch County, MI grew to $61,958 from the previous year's value of $60,600.

The following chart displays the households in Branch County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Branch County, MI is from Michigan.
0.462
2023 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2023, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
  2. Carpooled (12%)
  3. Worked At Home (5%)

In 2023, 79.1% of workers in Branch County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12%) and those who worked at home (5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Branch County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% of the workforce in Branch County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Branch County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Branch County, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Branch County, MI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.79%.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Branch County, MI (6.61k out of 42.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Branch County, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 22.8% of the children was living in poverty in Branch County, MI. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4.3%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 277 in Branch County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 85 per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.9% of the population of Branch County, MI has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 0.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Branch County, MI see 2,812 patients per year on average, which represents a 16.6% increase from the previous year (2,412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2121 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 586 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,812 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Branch County, MI

Primary care physicians in Branch County, MI see an average of 2,812 patients per year. This represents a 16.6% increase from the previous year (2,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Branch County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.1%
Uninsured
42.1%
Employer Coverage
19.9%
Medicaid
14.5%
Medicare
12.6%
Non-Group
0.84%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Branch County, MI declined by 5.8% from 10.7% to 10.1%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.6 in Branch County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.2% in Branch County, MI.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.06% in Branch County, MI.

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