North Branch, MN Demographics
A map of North Branch's Population by Race
North Branch, Minnesota has an estimated population of 11,565, an increase from the 10,787 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. 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 Minnesota 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 21.2% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
North Branch is ranked the 95th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
North Branch's White Population
10,417 residents of North Branch, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Branch is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. North Branch ranks 548th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's White population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of North Branch's population has increased from 88.6% to 90.1%.
North Branch is more White than neighboring Harris (88.7% White), Stacy (86.6% White), Chisago City (85.8% White), and Rush City (80.5% White). North Branch is less White than neighboring Lindstrom (94.6% White).
North Branch's Black Population
15 residents of North Branch, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Branch is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. North Branch ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Black population has declined by an estimated 87.1%. Black residents' share of North Branch's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.
North Branch is less Black than neighboring Harris (0.5% Black), Stacy (0.5% Black), Chisago City (0.5% Black), and Rush City (13.9% Black).
North Branch's Asian Population
222 residents of North Branch, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Branch is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. North Branch ranks 145th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of North Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.
North Branch is more Asian than neighboring Lindstrom (0.4% Asian), and Rush City (0.9% Asian). North Branch is less Asian than neighboring Harris (4.1% Asian), Stacy (3.2% Asian), and Chisago City (2.8% Asian).
North Branch's Hispanic Population
270 residents of North Branch, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Branch is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Branch ranks 429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Hispanic residents' share of North Branch's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.
North Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring Lindstrom (2.1% Hispanic), and Rush City (0.7% Hispanic). North Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Stacy (6.7% Hispanic), and Chisago City (3.9% Hispanic).
North Branch's Native American/Other Population
173 residents of North Branch, or 1.5% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Branch ranks 307th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Branch's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.
North Branch is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stacy (0.8% Native American/Other), Lindstrom (0.3% Native American/Other), and Chisago City (0.8% Native American/Other). North Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harris (1.7% Native American/Other), and Rush City (2.5% Native American/Other).
North Branch's Multiracial Population
468 residents of North Branch, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Branch is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Branch ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, North Branch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of North Branch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.
North Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring Harris (2.7% Multiracial), Stacy (2.2% Multiracial), Lindstrom (2.5% Multiracial), and Rush City (1.5% Multiracial). North Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring Chisago City (6.1% 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.