West Branch, MI Demographics

A map of West Branch's Population by Race

West Branch, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,225, a decrease from the 2,351 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Branch has become more 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 West Branch, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Branch is ranked the 283rd 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). West Branch was ranked the 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Branch's White Population

1,991 residents of West Branch, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Branch is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. West Branch ranks 216th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Branch's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of West Branch's population has decreased from 91.7% to 89.5%.

West Branch is more White than neighboring Prescott (87% White). West Branch is less White than neighboring Rose City (94.4% White), St. Helen (89.8% White), Skidway Lake (93.6% White), and Lupton (94.2% White).

West Branch's Black Population

49 residents of West Branch, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Branch is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. West Branch ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Branch's Black population has grown by an estimated 206.3%. Black residents' share of West Branch's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.2%.

West Branch is more Black than neighboring Rose City (1.2% Black), St. Helen (1.5% Black), Skidway Lake (0.7% Black), Lupton (0% Black), and Prescott (0% Black).

West Branch's Asian Population

28 residents of West Branch, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Branch is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. West Branch ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Branch's Asian population has grown by an estimated 115.4%. Asian residents' share of West Branch's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

West Branch is more Asian than neighboring Rose City (0% Asian), St. Helen (0% Asian), Skidway Lake (0% Asian), Lupton (0% Asian), and Prescott (0% Asian).

West Branch's Hispanic Population

94 residents of West Branch, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Branch is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. West Branch ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Branch's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Branch's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.2%.

West Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring Rose City (2.8% Hispanic), St. Helen (2.8% Hispanic), Skidway Lake (1.8% Hispanic), and Lupton (2.9% Hispanic). West Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Prescott (7% Hispanic).

West Branch's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West 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 West Branch is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Branch ranks 598th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

West Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Helen (0.7% Native American/Other), Skidway Lake (0.3% Native American/Other), and Lupton (2.4% Native American/Other).

West Branch's Multiracial Population

63 residents of West Branch, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Branch is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Branch ranks 420th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Branch's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Branch's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.8%.

West Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring Rose City (1.6% Multiracial), and Lupton (0.5% Multiracial). West Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Helen (5.2% Multiracial), Skidway Lake (3.7% Multiracial), and Prescott (5.9% 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.