Branch County , Michigan
Population: 44,914 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $61,958 Home $147,500 Rent $900/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 44,914 residents, Branch County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike.
$61,958
Median Income
household
$147,500
Home Value
median
$900/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $61,958 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,685 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
| Median Home Value | $147,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 44,914 |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.9%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
18.0%
Smoking
34.3%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
No Physical Activity
28.7%
Depression
35.0%
Insufficient Sleep
76.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 51.8 · 52th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
74.24
🌀 Hurricane
35.00
🔥 Wildfire
15.04
❄️ Winter Storm
37.05
🌍 Earthquake
55.31
☀️ Drought
60.78
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