West Branch, MI

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West Branch Overview

2,198
TOTAL POPULATION
1,028
MALE POPULATION
1,170
FEMALE POPULATION
87.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,702
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,786
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,741
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,227
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
804
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Branch Zip Codes

West Branch Area Codes

Race in West Branch

The most populous races in West Branch are White / Caucasian (1,987 | 90.4%), Hispanic or Latino (90 | 4.1%), and Asian (80 | 3.6%).
Race in West Branch
Race# Population% Population
Asian803.6%
Black / African American361.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino904.1%
Native / Alaskan30.1%
White / Caucasian1,98790.4%
Two or more Races703.2%
Some other Race221.0%
Total2,198100.0%

Ancestry in West Branch

The most populous ancestries reported in West Branch are German (626 | 28.5%), Irish (253 | 11.5%), English (214 | 9.7%), Polish (208 | 9.5%), and American (151 | 6.9%), together accounting for 66.1% of all West Branch residents.
Ancestry in West Branch
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1516.9%
Arab40.2%
Austrian60.3%
Central American80.4%
Cherokee80.4%
Chippewa190.9%
Choctaw30.1%
Danish120.5%
Dutch90.4%
English2149.7%
European261.2%
Finnish100.4%
French1024.6%
French Canadian572.6%
German62628.5%
Guatemalan80.4%
Irish25311.5%
Italian954.3%
Lebanese40.2%
Lithuanian10.1%
Mexican602.7%
Norwegian50.2%
Peruvian70.3%
Polish2089.5%
Portuguese50.2%
Puerto Rican70.3%
Russian261.2%
Scandinavian120.5%
Scotch-Irish80.4%
Scottish492.2%
South American70.3%
Swedish1024.6%
Welsh130.6%
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Immigrants in West Branch

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Branch came from Asia (66 | 3.0%), Nepal (63 | 2.9%), South Central Asia (63 | 2.9%), Europe (30 | 1.4%), and Eastern Europe (17 | 0.8%), together accounting for 10.9% of all West Branch residents.
Immigrants in West Branch
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia663.0%
Canada60.3%
Central America80.4%
Czechoslovakia50.2%
Eastern Europe170.8%
Europe301.4%
Germany80.4%
Guatemala80.4%
Latin America150.7%
Nepal632.9%
Peru70.3%
Portugal50.2%
Russia70.3%
South America70.3%
South Central Asia632.9%
South Eastern Asia30.1%
Southern Europe50.2%
Thailand30.1%
Western Europe80.4%
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Sex and Age in West Branch

Sex and Age in West Branch

The most populous age groups in West Branch are 35 to 39 Years (141 | 13.7%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (100 | 8.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Branch
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (4.6%)39 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years31 (3.0%)64 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years86 (8.4%)67 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years65 (6.3%)61 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years90 (8.7%)89 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years75 (7.3%)59 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years38 (3.7%)86 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years141 (13.7%)69 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years57 (5.5%)35 (3.0%)
45 to 49 Years86 (8.4%)55 (4.7%)
50 to 54 Years59 (5.7%)30 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years28 (2.7%)47 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years35 (3.4%)72 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years60 (5.8%)100 (8.6%)
70 to 74 Years48 (4.7%)81 (6.9%)
75 to 79 Years10 (1.0%)83 (7.1%)
80 to 84 Years16 (1.6%)52 (4.4%)
85 Years and over56 (5.4%)81 (6.9%)
Total1,028 (100.0%)1,170 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Branch

Median Family Size in West Branch

The median family size in West Branch is 2.76 persons per family, with married-couple families (325 | 65.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (83 | 16.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Branch
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple325 (65.3%)2.94
Single Male/Father90 (18.1%)2.43
Single Female/Mother83 (16.7%)2.40
Total Families498 (100.0%)2.76

Median Household Size in West Branch

The median household size in West Branch is 2.06 persons per household, with single female/mother households (83 | 8.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.99 persons per household. non-family households (480 | 49.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Branch
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple325 (33.2%)2.95
Single Male/Father90 (9.2%)2.64
Single Female/Mother83 (8.5%)2.99
Non-family480 (49.1%)1.18
Total Households978 (100.0%)2.06

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Branch

Out of a total of 978 households in West Branch, 498 (50.9%) are family households, while 480 (49.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 223, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 403.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Branch
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-403 (41.2%)
2-Person Households223 (22.8%)60 (6.1%)
3-Person Households152 (15.5%)17 (1.7%)
4-Person Households33 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households62 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households19 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total498 (50.9%)480 (49.1%)

Female Fertility in West Branch

Fertility by Age in West Branch

Average fertility rate in West Branch is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Branch
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years24 (100.0%)103.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Branch

25.0% of women with births (24) in West Branch are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Branch
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)

Fertility by Education in West Branch

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Branch
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (50.0%)154.0
College or Associate's Degree6 (25.0%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (25.0%)71.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Branch

75.0% of women with births in West Branch are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Branch
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)

Income in West Branch

Income Overview in West Branch

Per Capita Income in West Branch is $22,702, while median incomes of families and households are $51,786 and $41,741 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,198$22,702
Median Family Income498$51,786
Mean Family Income498$59,966
Median Household Income978$41,741
Mean Household Income978$48,689
Income Deficit498$10,227
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,19823.72%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,19876.28¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1980.38

Earnings by Sex in West Branch

Average Earnings in West Branch are $28,613, $35,368 for men and $26,979 for women, a difference of 23.7%.
Earnings by Sex in West Branch
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male489 (52.7%)$35,368
Female438 (47.2%)$26,979
Total927 (100.0%)$28,613

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Branch

The most common earnings brackets in West Branch are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (83 | 17.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (82 | 18.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Branch
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12 (2.5%)28 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (2.2%)17 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49924 (4.9%)14 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9995 (1.0%)43 (9.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (2.0%)52 (11.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)12 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (3.1%)5 (1.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99919 (3.9%)4 (0.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49982 (16.8%)12 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99918 (3.7%)13 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99921 (4.3%)82 (18.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99925 (5.1%)30 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99934 (7.0%)27 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99983 (17.0%)21 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99939 (8.0%)7 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)28 (6.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99938 (7.8%)43 (9.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99930 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+18 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (100.0%)438 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Branch

Average earnings in West Branch are $40,488 for men and $29,872 for women, a difference of 26.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,819, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,393, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,682.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Branch
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,583$26,607
High School Diploma$27,917$25,682
College or Associate's Degree$40,856$32,083
Bachelor's Degree$58,819$28,864
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,488$29,872

Family Income in West Branch

Family Income Brackets in West Branch

According to the West Branch family income data, there are 128 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Branch
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00061.2%
$10,000 to $14,999285.6%
$15,000 to $24,999469.2%
$25,000 to $34,999479.4%
$35,000 to $49,99911723.5%
$50,000 to $74,99912825.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996112.2%
$100,000 to $149,999438.6%
$150,000 to $199,999224.4%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Branch

5-person families (55 | 11.0%) account for the highest median family income in West Branch with $67,688 per family, while 2-person families (260 | 52.2%) have the highest median income of $22,584 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Branch
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families260 (52.2%)$45,167
3-Person Families115 (23.1%)$64,922
4-Person Families55 (11.0%)$0
5-Person Families55 (11.0%)$67,688
6-Person Families8 (1.6%)$0
7+ Person Families5 (1.0%)$0
Total498 (100.0%)$51,786

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Branch

The median family income in West Branch is $51,786, with families comprising 3+ earners (51) having the highest median family income of $79,063, while families with no earners (148) have the lowest median family income of $40,795, accounting for 10.2% and 29.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Branch
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners148 (29.7%)$40,795
1 Earner165 (33.1%)$41,908
2 Earners134 (26.9%)$71,667
3+ Earners51 (10.2%)$79,063
Total498 (100.0%)$51,786

Household Income in West Branch

Household Income Brackets in West Branch

With 227 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in West Branch, accounting for 23.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in West Branch
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000202.0%
$10,000 to $14,999959.7%
$15,000 to $24,99922723.2%
$25,000 to $34,999828.4%
$35,000 to $49,99916016.4%
$50,000 to $74,99921922.4%
$75,000 to $99,999848.6%
$100,000 to $149,999697.1%
$150,000 to $199,999222.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Branch

The median household income in West Branch is $41,741, with the highest median household income of $52,188 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 311 households (31.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 62 households (6.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Branch
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years62 (6.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years311 (31.8%)$52,188
45 to 64 Years243 (24.8%)$43,047
65+ Years362 (37.0%)$31,786
Total978 (100.0%)$41,741

Poverty in West Branch

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Branch

With 21.0% poverty level for males and 18.5% for females among the residents of West Branch, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33 males (70.2%) and 8 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Branch
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (70.2%)12 (30.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years24 (25.8%)14 (17.7%)
12 to 14 Years7 (38.9%)5 (11.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years32 (32.0%)34 (35.8%)
25 to 34 Years5 (6.2%)41 (29.3%)
35 to 44 Years34 (17.6%)10 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years30 (25.0%)24 (28.2%)
55 to 64 Years10 (17.0%)13 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years6 (6.1%)19 (12.0%)
75 Years and over4 (6.6%)23 (12.5%)
Total192 (21.0%)203 (18.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Branch

According to the poverty statistics in West Branch, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.9% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Branch
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (29.8%)27 (69.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years69 (74.2%)65 (82.3%)
12 to 14 Years11 (61.1%)38 (88.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years36 (83.7%)36 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years68 (68.0%)61 (64.2%)
25 to 34 Years75 (93.8%)99 (70.7%)
35 to 44 Years159 (82.4%)94 (90.4%)
45 to 54 Years90 (75.0%)61 (71.8%)
55 to 64 Years49 (83.1%)103 (88.8%)
65 to 74 Years92 (93.9%)139 (88.0%)
75 Years and over57 (93.4%)161 (87.5%)
Total720 (78.9%)893 (81.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Branch

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Branch show that 11.7% or 38 of the total 325 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 21.9%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.2%, which includes 12 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Branch
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children181 (93.8%)12 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children75 (78.1%)21 (21.9%)
3 or 4 Children31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total287 (88.3%)38 (11.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Branch

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Branch
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (30.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)18 (35.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)36 (43.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Branch

The poverty data for West Branch shows that 38 of the married-couple family households (11.7%) and 36 of the single-parent households (20.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (21.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (44.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Branch
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (6.2%)6 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children21 (21.9%)18 (20.4%)
3 or 4 Children5 (13.9%)12 (44.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (11.7%)36 (20.8%)

Employment Characteristics in West Branch

Employment by Class of Employer in West Branch

Among the 721 employed individuals in West Branch, private company employees (537 | 74.5%), local government employees (57 | 7.9%), and state government employees (43 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Branch
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees53774.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)111.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)304.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations365.0%
Local Government Employees577.9%
State Government Employees436.0%
Federal Government Employees71.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total721100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Branch

According to the labor force statistics for West Branch, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,856), 43.3% or 804 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 54 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.4% or 264 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.2% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Branch
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years30 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years114 (63.7%)5 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years91 (67.9%)11 (12.1%)
30 to 34 Years76 (61.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years264 (87.4%)27 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years104 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years41 (54.7%)5 (12.2%)
60 to 64 Years24 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years60 (20.8%)6 (10.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total804 (43.3%)54 (6.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Branch

According to labor force statistics for West Branch, 61.7% of individuals (600) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (972) are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 43 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.5% or 186 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.8% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Branch
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School37 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma119 (40.9%)24 (8.4%)
College / Associate Degree258 (73.9%)45 (12.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher186 (86.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total600 (61.7%)70 (7.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Branch

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Branch are Health Diagnosing & Treating (83 | 11.1%), Community & Social Service (81 | 10.8%), Management (61 | 8.1%), Health Technologists (56 | 7.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (53 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Branch

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Branch, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (85.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Branch
OccupationMaleFemale
Management32 (52.5%)29 (47.5%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 30 (37.0%)51 (63.0%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (14.3%)24 (85.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library26 (49.1%)27 (50.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating27 (32.5%)56 (67.5%)
Health Technologists21 (37.5%)35 (62.5%)
Total (Category)109 (40.5%)160 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)389 (51.9%)361 (48.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Branch are Healthcare Support (57 | 7.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (42 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (32 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (26 | 3.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (18 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in West Branch

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Branch, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (66.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (64.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Branch
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support19 (33.3%)38 (66.7%)
Security & Protection26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving15 (35.7%)27 (64.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance27 (84.4%)5 (15.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)87 (53.4%)76 (46.6%)
Total (Overall)389 (51.9%)361 (48.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Branch are Sales & Related (130 | 17.3%), and Office & Administration (29 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Branch

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Branch
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related43 (33.1%)87 (66.9%)
Office & Administration7 (24.1%)22 (75.9%)
Total (Category)50 (31.5%)109 (68.5%)
Total (Overall)389 (51.9%)361 (48.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Branch are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (54 | 7.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Branch

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Branch
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)389 (51.9%)361 (48.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Branch are Production (57 | 7.6%), Material Moving (29 | 3.9%), and Transportation (19 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Branch

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Branch
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44 (77.2%)13 (22.8%)
Transportation19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving26 (89.7%)3 (10.3%)
Total (Category)89 (84.8%)16 (15.2%)
Total (Overall)389 (51.9%)361 (48.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Branch

Employment Industries in West Branch

The major employment industries in West Branch include Health Care & Social Assistance (183 | 24.4%), Retail Trade (150 | 20.0%), Manufacturing (104 | 13.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (84 | 11.2%), and Educational Services (57 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in West Branch

Employment Industries by Sex in West Branch

The West Branch industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (66.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (55.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Branch
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing84 (80.8%)20 (19.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade70 (46.7%)80 (53.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services26 (45.6%)31 (54.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance62 (33.9%)121 (66.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services37 (44.1%)47 (55.9%)
Public Administration12 (50.0%)12 (50.0%)
Total389 (51.9%)361 (48.1%)

Education in West Branch

School Enrollment in West Branch

The most common levels of schooling among the 437 students in West Branch are middle school (117 | 26.8%), high school (90 | 20.6%), and elementary school (81 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in West Branch
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool102.3%
Kindergarten306.9%
Elementary School8118.5%
Middle School11726.8%
High School9020.6%
College / Undergraduate7918.1%
Graduate / Professional306.9%
Total437100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Branch

Out of a total of 437 students who are enrolled in schools in West Branch, 16 (3.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 421 (96.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 71 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Branch
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old86 (94.5%)5 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds138 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total421 (96.3%)16 (3.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Branch

Education (102 | 31.0%), literature & languages (47 | 14.3%), arts & humanities (38 | 11.6%), computers & mathematics (31 | 9.4%), and business (29 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 329 individuals in West Branch who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Branch
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics319.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural216.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology61.8%
Social Sciences134.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology103.0%
Business298.8%
Education10231.0%
Literature & Languages4714.3%
Liberal Arts & History216.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications113.3%
Arts & Humanities3811.6%
Total329100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Branch

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Branch

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Branch are males with 2 vehicles (146, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (138, making up 41.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Branch
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle36 (9.7%)10 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle73 (19.7%)98 (27.9%)
2 Vehicles146 (39.5%)138 (39.3%)
3 Vehicles82 (22.2%)89 (25.4%)
4 Vehicles33 (8.9%)16 (4.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total370 (100.0%)351 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Branch

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Branch are 5 to 9 minutes (207 commuters, 29.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (121 commuters, 17.1%), and less than 5 minutes (116 commuters, 16.4%).
Commute Time in West Branch
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11616.4%
5 to 9 Minutes20729.2%
10 to 14 Minutes12117.1%
15 to 19 Minutes71.0%
20 to 24 Minutes284.0%
25 to 29 Minutes71.0%
30 to 34 Minutes7310.3%
35 to 39 Minutes446.2%
40 to 44 Minutes385.4%
45 to 59 Minutes152.1%
60 to 89 Minutes324.5%
90 or more Minutes202.8%

Commute Time by Sex in West Branch

The most common commute times in West Branch are 5 to 9 minutes (130 commuters, 35.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (77 commuters, 22.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Branch
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes45 (12.4%)71 (20.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes130 (35.9%)77 (22.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes79 (21.8%)42 (12.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)28 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes32 (8.8%)41 (11.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)44 (12.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes38 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (4.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes18 (5.0%)14 (4.1%)
90 or more Minutes20 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Branch

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Branch are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (55, 15.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (48, 13.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Branch
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM54 (14.9%)16 (4.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM31 (8.6%)33 (9.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM25 (6.9%)21 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM35 (9.7%)10 (2.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM46 (12.7%)45 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14 (3.9%)48 (13.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (2.8%)41 (11.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM27 (7.5%)21 (6.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM29 (8.0%)23 (6.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM55 (15.2%)48 (13.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM36 (9.9%)26 (7.5%)
Total362 (100.0%)346 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Branch

Occupancy by Ownership in West Branch

Of the total 978 dwellings in West Branch, owner-occupied units account for 392 (40.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 586 (59.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Branch
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units39240.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units58659.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units978100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Branch

Occupancy by Household Size in West Branch
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40341.2%
2-Person Household28328.9%
3-Person Household16917.3%
4+ Person Household12312.6%
Total Housing Units978100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Branch

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Branch
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household107 (26.6%)296 (73.5%)
2-Person Household139 (49.1%)144 (50.9%)
3-Person Household84 (49.7%)85 (50.3%)
4+ Person Household62 (50.4%)61 (49.6%)
Total Housing Units392 (40.1%)586 (59.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Branch

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Branch
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School20 (24.1%)63 (75.9%)
High School Diploma120 (39.7%)182 (60.3%)
College/Associate Degree169 (49.0%)176 (51.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher83 (33.5%)165 (66.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Branch

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Branch
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years16717.1%
35 to 44 Years20621.1%
45 to 54 Years12813.1%
55 to 64 Years11511.8%
65 to 74 Years17818.2%
75 to 84 Years11211.5%
85 Years and Over727.4%
Total978100.0%

Housing Finances in West Branch

Median Income by Occupancy in West Branch

Median Income by Occupancy in West Branch
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied392 (40.1%)$56,667
Renter-Occupied586 (59.9%)$23,500
Average978 (100.0%)$41,741

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Branch

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Branch
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)9 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (1.3%)6 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (1.0%)91 (15.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (3.1%)55 (9.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99916 (4.1%)144 (24.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (7.6%)52 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999100 (25.5%)60 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999151 (38.5%)68 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (8.7%)50 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (5.6%)47 (8.0%)
$150,000 or more18 (4.6%)4 (0.7%)
Total392 (100.0%)586 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Branch

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Branch
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (2.5%)5 (0.9%)
$300 to $49960 (15.3%)54 (9.2%)
$500 to $799157 (40.1%)240 (41.0%)
$800 to $99962 (15.8%)183 (31.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49986 (21.9%)57 (9.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99917 (4.3%)28 (4.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (100.0%)586 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Branch

Housing Structures in West Branch

Housing Structures in West Branch
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached50952.0%
Single Unit, Attached525.3%
2 Unit Apartments727.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments565.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments555.6%
10 or more Apartments23423.9%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total978100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Branch

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Branch
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached314 (61.7%)195 (38.3%)
Single Unit, Attached41 (78.8%)11 (21.1%)
2 Unit Apartments31 (43.1%)41 (56.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6 (10.7%)50 (89.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)234 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (40.1%)586 (59.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Branch

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Branch
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)8 (1.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms14 (3.6%)91 (15.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms89 (22.7%)347 (59.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms221 (56.4%)120 (20.5%)
8 or more Rooms68 (17.3%)20 (3.4%)
Total392 (100.0%)586 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Branch

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Branch
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas355 (90.6%)411 (70.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (1.5%)26 (4.4%)
Electricity24 (6.1%)132 (22.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)17 (2.9%)
Total392 (100.0%)586 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Branch

Household Vehicle Usage in West Branch
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (3.1%)145 (24.7%)
1 Vehicle145 (37.0%)300 (51.2%)
2 Vehicles157 (40.1%)101 (17.2%)
3 or more Vehicles78 (19.9%)40 (6.8%)
Total392 (100.0%)586 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Branch

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Branch

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units186206
Median Property Value$120,500$100,000
Median Household Income$56,250$6
Monthly Housing Costs$563$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,864$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Branch

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Branch
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (6.5%)4 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99958 (31.2%)99 (48.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999105 (56.5%)96 (46.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)7 (3.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Branch

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Branch
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (11.3%)5 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (8.6%)11 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99946 (24.7%)14 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (28.5%)54 (26.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (10.7%)98 (47.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (9.7%)14 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more12 (6.5%)4 (1.9%)
Total186 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Branch

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Branch
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x76 (40.9%)57,692 (28,005.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x17 (9.1%)130 (63.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x31 (16.7%)27 (13.1%)
4.0x or more62 (33.3%)7 (3.4%)
Total186 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Branch

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Branch
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49954 (29.0%)12 (5.8%)
$800 to $1,499121 (65.0%)58 (28.2%)
Total186 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Branch

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Branch

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Branch
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years217 (95.2%)11 (4.8%)
26 to 34 Years165 (97.6%)4 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years283 (95.3%)14 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years194 (94.6%)11 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years256 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,974 (98.0%)40 (2.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Branch

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Branch
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen217 (95.2%)11 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Branch

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Branch
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000466 (98.3%)8 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999503 (97.1%)15 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999566 (98.1%)11 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over220 (97.4%)6 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Branch

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Branch
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 663 (66.3%)54 (56.8%)
6 to 18 Years274 (79.6%)145 (42.1%)
19 to 25 Years115 (50.4%)129 (56.6%)
25 to 34 Years81 (47.9%)99 (58.6%)
35 to 44 Years138 (46.5%)156 (52.5%)
45 to 54 Years101 (49.3%)117 (57.1%)
55 to 64 Years79 (45.1%)121 (69.1%)
65 to 74 Years241 (94.1%)164 (64.1%)
75 Years and over245 (100.0%)211 (86.1%)
Total1,337 (66.4%)1,196 (59.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Branch

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Branch
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years26 (16.3%)4 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years32 (17.8%)44 (18.7%)
35 to 64 Years97 (26.1%)96 (31.5%)
65 to 74 Years34 (34.7%)46 (29.1%)
75 Years and over35 (57.4%)79 (42.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Branch

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Branch: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years5 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (3.2%)13 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (10.2%)16 (10.1%)
75 Years and over18 (29.5%)28 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Branch: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.6%)27 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.0%)6 (3.8%)
75 Years and over5 (8.2%)12 (6.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Branch: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (10.6%)39 (16.6%)
35 to 64 Years54 (14.5%)35 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years17 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (23.0%)36 (19.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Branch: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years60 (16.1%)51 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years29 (29.6%)24 (15.2%)
75 Years and over29 (47.5%)79 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Branch: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.6%)5 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.8%)
75 Years and over8 (13.1%)27 (14.7%)

Technology Access in West Branch

Computing Device Access in West Branch

Computing Device Access in West Branch
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop71272.8%
Smartphone79781.5%
Tablet57258.5%
No Computing Device10310.5%
Total978100.0%

Internet Access in West Branch

Internet Access in West Branch
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home73575.1%
Cellular Data Only666.8%
Satellite Internet424.3%
No Internet16016.4%
Total978100.0%

West Branch Summary

West Branch, Michigan is a small city located in Ogemaw County in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The city is situated on the banks of the Rifle River and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city has a population of approximately 3,000 people and is the county seat of Ogemaw County.

History

West Branch was first settled in 1871 by a group of lumberjacks from Wisconsin. The city was named after the nearby West Branch of the Rifle River. The city was incorporated in 1887 and quickly became a hub for the lumber industry. The city was also home to a number of sawmills and other businesses related to the lumber industry.
In the early 1900s, West Branch began to diversify its economy and become a center for manufacturing. The city was home to a number of factories, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a canning factory. The city also became a center for the automotive industry, with a number of auto parts suppliers and manufacturers setting up shop in the city.

Geography

West Branch is located in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The city is situated on the banks of the Rifle River and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Economy

West Branch’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and tourism. The city is home to a number of factories, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a canning factory. The city is also home to a number of auto parts suppliers and manufacturers.
Tourism is also an important part of the city’s economy. The city is home to a number of attractions, including the West Branch State Park, the Ogemaw County Historical Museum, and the West Branch Historical Society. The city also hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the West Branch Summer Festival and the West Branch Fall Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, West Branch had a population of 3,039 people. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
The median household income in West Branch was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Branch?
Total Population of West Branch is 2,198.
What is the Total Male Population of West Branch?
Total Male Population of West Branch is 1,028.
What is the Total Female Population of West Branch?
Total Female Population of West Branch is 1,170.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Branch?
There are 87.86 Males per 100 Females in West Branch.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Branch?
There are 113.81 Females per 100 Males in West Branch.
What is the Median Population Age in West Branch?
Median Population Age in West Branch is 39.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Branch
Average Family Size in West Branch is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Branch
Average Household Size in West Branch is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Branch?
Per Capita income in West Branch is $22,702.
What is the Median Family Income in West Branch?
Median Family Income in West Branch is $51,786.
What is the Median Household income in West Branch?
Median Household Income in West Branch is $41,741.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Branch?
Income or Wage Gap in West Branch is 23.7%.
Women in West Branch earn 76.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in West Branch?
Family Income Deficit in West Branch is $10,227.
Families that are below poverty line in West Branch earn $10,227 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Branch?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Branch is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Branch?
There are 804 People in the Labor Forcein in West Branch.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Branch?
43.3% of People are in the Labor Force in West Branch.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Branch?
Unemployment Rate in West Branch is 6.7%.