North Branch, MI Demographics

A map of North Branch's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,083	997	92.9%	91.0%
Hispanic	72	51	6.2%	4.7%
Multiracial	6	39	0.5%	3.6%
Black	5	3	0.4%	0.3%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.5%

North Branch, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,166, an increase from the 1,096 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Branch has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Branch, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Branch is ranked the 411th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). North Branch was ranked the 412th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Branch's White Population

1,083 residents of North Branch, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Branch is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. North Branch ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of North Branch's population has increased from 91.0% to 92.9%.

North Branch is more White than neighboring Marlette (86.8% White), and Fostoria (92.4% White). North Branch is less White than neighboring Clifford (98.9% White), Barnes Lake (97.6% White), and Millers Lake (100% White).

North Branch's Black Population

5 residents of North Branch, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Branch is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. North Branch ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of North Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

North Branch is more Black than neighboring Clifford (0% Black), Barnes Lake (0% Black), Millers Lake (0% Black), and Fostoria (0% Black). North Branch is less Black than neighboring Marlette (1% Black).

North Branch's Asian Population

0 residents of North Branch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Branch is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. North Branch ranks 574th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

North Branch is less Asian than neighboring Marlette (1.3% Asian).

North Branch's Hispanic Population

72 residents of North Branch, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Branch is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. North Branch ranks 221st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Hispanic residents' share of North Branch's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.2%.

North Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring Clifford (0.4% Hispanic), Barnes Lake (2.4% Hispanic), Millers Lake (0% Hispanic), and Fostoria (3.5% Hispanic). North Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Marlette (7.7% Hispanic).

North Branch's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North Branch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Branch is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Branch ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Branch's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

North Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marlette (0.1% Native American/Other).

North Branch's Multiracial Population

6 residents of North Branch, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Branch is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Branch ranks 512th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Multiracial residents' share of North Branch's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.5%.

North Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring Barnes Lake (0% Multiracial), and Millers Lake (0% Multiracial). North Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring Clifford (0.7% Multiracial), Marlette (3.1% Multiracial), and Fostoria (4.1% 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.