Demographics & People — West Branch, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,177 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
| Median Age | 43.0 |
| Total Households | 1,000 |
| Family Households | 486 |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,927 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Asian | 97 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 648 |
| German | 626 |
| Other groups | 274 |
| Irish | 253 |
| English | 214 |
| Polish | 208 |
| American | 151 |
| Swedish | 102 |
| French (except Basque) | 102 |
| Italian | 95 |
Language
| English Only | 1,941 |
| Spanish | 28 |
| Population 5+ | 2,099 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 160 |
| Population 18+ | 1,777 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Branch, Michigan.