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The City of West Branch had a population of 2,225 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for West Branch is located at latitude 44.2764 and longitude -84.2386 in Ogemaw County. The formal boundaries for the City of West Branch encompass a land area of 1.5 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Ogemaw County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of West Branch has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,225 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,446 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,734 |
| Median Home Value | $147,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,188 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 435 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 621 (52.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 132 (11.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,056 |
| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
| Family Households | 475 (45.0%) |
The table below compares West Branch to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 283 | 62nd |
| Population Density | # 218 | 71st |
| Median Household Income | # 685 | 8th |
| Per Capita Income | # 665 | 11th |
| Diversity Index | # 397 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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