Overview
2,582
Total Population
43.6
Median age
47.44%
Female population %
110.8:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
50-54 years
Largest age group
53.6
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
114
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

West Branch township's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in West Branch township is 43.6, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • West Branch township's population under 18 was 21.26%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • West Branch township's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 19.05% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in West Branch township, 15.84% were under the age of 15, 17.70% aged 15 to 29, 47.41% aged 30 to 64, 17.23% aged 65 to 84, and 1.82% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows West Branch township's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
West Branch township, Ogemaw County, Michigan population by age group. The largest age group was 50-54 years with a poulation of 221 (8.56% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 132 less females than males in West Branch township:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 47.44% females and 52.56% males in West Branch township, Ogemaw County, Michigan.
  • The West Branch township, Ogemaw County, Michigan gender ratio is 110.8:100 i.e. 110.8 men to 100 women (1.108).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 138.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 115.
The grouped bar chart shows West Branch township, Ogemaw County, Michigan population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 35-39 years (138) | Female # 55-59 years (115). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

West Branch township's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of West Branch township population: 94.97% are White, 0.70% are Black or African American, 0.97% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.36% are Asian and 2.01% are multiracial.
  • West Branch township's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the township.
  • By ethnicity, 114 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,468 (95.58% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in West Branch township is White with a population of 2,452 (94.97% of the total population).
The bar chart shows West Branch township, Ogemaw County, Michigan population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
West Branch township, Ogemaw County, Michigan population by race. The largest racial group in West Branch township is White with a population of 2,452 (94.97% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

West Branch township's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 2,602 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, West Branch township's population increased by 70 (2.78%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, West Branch township's population decreased by 12 (0.46%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, West Branch township's population was lowest in year 2009 at 2,454.
The graph shows West Branch township's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
West Branch township's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 2,602. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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