Branch County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Branch County, Michigan has a population of 45,300, the 38th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $63,724 and the median home value is $162,500. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

Branch County Quick Facts

Population 45,300

Median Household Income $63,72490% MOE ±$1,967

Median Home Value $162,50090% MOE ±$4,475

Poverty Rate 16.4%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 40.6 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.7%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.3%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.6%

Cities/Places 4

Population 45,300 38th of 83

Median Income $63,724 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Branch County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	43,513	45,300	+4.1%
Median household income	$63,932	$63,724	No clear change (-0.3%)
Median home value¹	$135,132	$162,500	+20.3%
Median gross rent	$927	$959	No clear change (+3.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Branch

$63,724

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Branch

$162,500

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 34.8%

$100K+ 26.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

5.7%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.7%

Renter 22.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $959/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

25.6%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Branch County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Coldwater	13,671	$50,781	21.3%	$137,500
Bronson	2,083	$46,359	20.9%	$114,800
Quincy	1,484	$59,844	16.7%	$121,800
Sherwood	388	$58,750	8.0%	$97,500

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Population Overview

Branch County is located in Michigan with a total population of 45,300. It is the 38th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Branch County is 40.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Branch County is $63,724. This is 13% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Branch County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Branch County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Branch County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Branch County, Michigan?

Branch County has a population of 45,300, making it the 38th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Branch County?

The median household income in Branch County is $63,724 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.

How many cities are in Branch County, Michigan?

Branch County contains 4 Census-designated places.