West Branch, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ogemaw County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,177
Population
1,414/sq mi density
$40,078
Median Income
$22,667 per capita
$114,300
Home Value
$217,881 Zillow
$847
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
42
Violent Crime/100K
381 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,078 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,177
Census 2023
Population Density
1,414
per square mile
Land Area
0.6
square miles (1.5 km²)
Median Age
39.4 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.5%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
4.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.5%
Spanish
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.4%
Veterans
8.1%
35% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.8%
91% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.4%
60% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.441
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,177 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,414 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.7% |
| Female | 52.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
Language
| English Only | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.4% |
| Veterans | 8.1% |
| Disability | 24.8% |
| Health Insurance | 96.6% |
| Uninsured | 3.4% |
| Broadband Access | 87.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.441 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |