Branch, AR Demographics

A map of Branch's Population by Race

Branch, Arkansas has an estimated population of 317, an increase from the 296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.3% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Branch has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Branch, that probability was 25.3% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Branch is ranked the 372nd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Branch was ranked the 369th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Branch's White Population

285 residents of Branch, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Branch is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Branch ranks 261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branch's White population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Branch's population has increased from 86.1% to 89.9%.

Branch is more White than neighboring Ratcliff (81.4% White), Charleston (83.6% White), and Booneville (84.9% White). Branch is less White than neighboring Caulksville (96.4% White), and Magazine (96.6% White).

Branch's Black Population

0 residents of Branch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Branch is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Branch ranks 436th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branch's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Branch is less Black than neighboring Charleston (0.8% Black), and Booneville (4.7% Black).

Branch's Asian Population

4 residents of Branch, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Branch is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Branch ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branch's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Branch is more Asian than neighboring Caulksville (0% Asian), Charleston (0.5% Asian), Booneville (0% Asian), and Magazine (0% Asian). Branch is less Asian than neighboring Ratcliff (5.2% Asian).

Branch's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Branch, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Branch is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Branch ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branch's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Branch's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.6%.

Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring Caulksville (0.5% Hispanic). Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Ratcliff (2.1% Hispanic), Charleston (1.2% Hispanic), Booneville (7.5% Hispanic), and Magazine (1.4% Hispanic).

Branch's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Branch, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Branch is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Branch ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Branch's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.2%.

Branch is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ratcliff (1% Native American/Other), Caulksville (0% Native American/Other), Charleston (1.5% Native American/Other), Booneville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Magazine (0% Native American/Other).

Branch's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Branch, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Branch is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Branch ranks 328th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Branch's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.0%.

Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring Caulksville (3.1% Multiracial), Booneville (2.7% Multiracial), and Magazine (2% Multiracial). Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring Ratcliff (10.3% Multiracial), and Charleston (12.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.