Branson, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 62, Branson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Branson is a small community located in Colorado, within Las Animas County. The total population is 62. It ranks as the 434th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Branson is 45.0 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. With 30.6% of the population under 18, Branson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 22.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Branson is $34,063. This is 64% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Branson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $50,400. Housing costs are 91% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Branson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Branson is Hispanic or Latino, making up 66.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 33.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (66.1% vs 22.5%).

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Branson, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.