Economy & Jobs — West Branch, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,667 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 776 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.0% |
| Retail | 20.0% |
| Arts Food | 16.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Physician Offices | 24 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Coffee Shops | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
