West Branch, MI

Census Place

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2023 Population
2,177
0.955% 1-year decline
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
39.4
1.01% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
24.2%
23% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$40,078
3.98% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$114,300
6.13% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
720
4% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Branch, MI had a population of 2.18k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $40,078. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Branch, MI declined from 2,198 to 2,177, a −0.955% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,741 to $40,078, a −3.98% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Branch, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), White (Hispanic) (2.16%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%).

None of the households in West Branch, 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.

95.5% of the residents in West Branch, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Branch, MI was $114,300, and the homeownership rate was 37.5%.

Most people in West Branch, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in West Branch, MI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

West Branch, MI is home to a population of 2.18k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.38% of West Branch, MI residents were born outside of the country (139 people).

In 2023, there were 19.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.88k people) in West Branch, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 97 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 66 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.5%
2023 Citizenship
95.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.5% of West Branch, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Branch, MI was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Branch, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.88k ± 255
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    97 ± 46
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    66 ± 44.4
4.41%
Hispanic Population
96 people

In 2023, there were 19.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.88k people) in West Branch, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 97 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 66 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.41% of the people in West Branch, MI are hispanic (96 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Branch, MI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. Iraq
    57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.38%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
139 people
5.32%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
117 people

As of 2023, 6.38% of West Branch, MI residents (139 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Branch, MI was 5.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    40 ± 28
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    33 ± 38
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    25 ± 38

West Branch, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Branch, MI employs 720 people. The largest industries in West Branch, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (183 people), Retail Trade (123 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (110 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($62,639), Construction ($49,150), and Finance & Insurance ($46,406).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

720
2023 Value
± 138
−4%
1 Year decline
± 27.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Branch, MI declined at a rate of −4%, from 750 employees to 720 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Branch, MI, are Sales & Related Occupations (117 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (86 people), and Management Occupations (64 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Branch, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

720
2023 Value
± 138
−4%
1 Year decline
± 27.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Branch, MI declined at a rate of −4%, from 750 employees to 720 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Branch, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (183 people), Retail Trade (123 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (110 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Branch, MI, though some of these residents may live in West Branch, 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

$35,000
Median earning men ± $12,025
$32,083
Median earning women ± $11,866

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($49,150), Retail Trade ($42,604), and Manufacturing ($40,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,406), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,708), and Retail Trade ($22,589).

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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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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.

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.

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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

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Branch, MI was $114,300 in 2023, which is 0.377 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $107,700 to $114,300, a 6.13% increase. The homeownership rate in West Branch, MI is 37.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Branch, MI have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Branch, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$114,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$10,329
$375
Median Property Taxes
±$86

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 West Branch, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

37.5%
Homeownership
2023
66.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 37.5% of the housing units in West Branch, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.1%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9502
  2. Census Tract 9505

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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.
$40,078
Median Household Income
± $7,867
1k
Number of Households
± 157

In 2023, the median household income of the 1k households in West Branch, MI declined from $40,078 from the previous year's value of $41,741.

The following chart displays the households in West Branch, 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 $15k - $20k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Branch, MI is from Michigan.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.1%)
  2. Carpooled (13.6%)
  3. Walked (3.79%)

In 2023, 78.1% of workers in West Branch, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who walked to work (3.79%).

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Commute Time

25.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Branch, MI have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.57% of the workforce in West Branch, 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 West Branch, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Branch, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

24.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Branch, MI (484 out of 2k 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 Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Branch, MI is White, followed by Asian 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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Health

96.6% of the population of West Branch, MI has health coverage, with 27.2% on employee plans, 32.6% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 18.4% on non-group plans, and 0.0997% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ogemaw County, MI see 5231 patients per year on average, which represents a 24.6% increase from the previous year (4199 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2303 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1480 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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5,231 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ogemaw County, MI

Primary care physicians in Ogemaw County, MI see an average of 5,231 patients per year. This represents a 24.6% increase from the previous year (4,199 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ogemaw 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 23.3% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.39%
Uninsured
27.2%
Employer Coverage
32.6%
Medicaid
18.3%
Medicare
18.4%
Non-Group
0.0997%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Branch, MI grew by 70.7% from 1.99% to 3.39%.

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