Branson West, MO Demographics

A map of Branson West's Population by Race

Branson West, Missouri has an estimated population of 536, a large increase from the 484 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.7% White, 6.2% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Branson West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Branson West has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Branson West, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 17.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Branson West is ranked the 501st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Branson West was ranked the 509th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Branson West's White Population

486 residents of Branson West, or 90.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Branson West is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Branson West ranks 803rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branson West's White population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. White residents' share of Branson West's population has increased from 84.7% to 90.7%.

Branson West is more White than neighboring Reeds Spring (83.8% White), and Branson (80.1% White). Branson West is less White than neighboring Indian Point (91.2% White), Kimberling City (95.2% White), and Coney Island (93.8% White).

Branson West's Black Population

3 residents of Branson West, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Branson West is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Branson West ranks 597th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branson West's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Branson West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Branson West is more Black than neighboring Reeds Spring (0% Black), Indian Point (0% Black), Kimberling City (0% Black), and Coney Island (0% Black). Branson West is less Black than neighboring Branson (5.4% Black).

Branson West's Asian Population

1 residents of Branson West, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Branson West is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Branson West ranks 411th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branson West's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Branson West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Branson West is more Asian than neighboring Reeds Spring (0% Asian), and Coney Island (0% Asian). Branson West is less Asian than neighboring Indian Point (3.1% Asian), Kimberling City (0.4% Asian), and Branson (2.9% Asian).

Branson West's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Branson West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Branson West is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Branson West ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branson West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Branson West's population has decreased from 7.6% to 0.0%.

Branson West is less Hispanic than neighboring Reeds Spring (13.3% Hispanic), Indian Point (2.8% Hispanic), Kimberling City (0.9% Hispanic), Coney Island (6.2% Hispanic), and Branson (6.8% Hispanic).

Branson West's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Branson West, or 6.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Branson West is higher than in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Branson West ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branson West's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 725.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Branson West's population has increased from 0.8% to 6.2%.

Branson West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Reeds Spring (1% Native American/Other), Indian Point (0% Native American/Other), Kimberling City (0% Native American/Other), Coney Island (0% Native American/Other), and Branson (0.2% Native American/Other).

Branson West's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Branson West, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Branson West is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Branson West ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branson West's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Branson West's population has decreased from 6.0% to 2.4%.

Branson West is more Multiracial than neighboring Reeds Spring (1.9% Multiracial), and Coney Island (0% Multiracial). Branson West is less Multiracial than neighboring Indian Point (2.8% Multiracial), Kimberling City (3.5% Multiracial), and Branson (4.5% 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.