West Branch, MI Demographics
A map of West Branch's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,155 | 91.7% |
Multiracial | 93 | 4.0% |
Hispanic | 65 | 2.8% |
Black | 16 | 0.7% |
Asian | 13 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 9 | 0.4% |
West Branch, Michigan had a population of 2,351 in 2020. It was 91.7% White, 0.7% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Branch is the 276th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Branch's White Population
2,155 residents of West Branch identify as White, or 91.7%. This makes the White share of the population of West Branch larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Branch is ranked #210 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Branch is more White than neighboring St. Helen (91.5% White), Skidway Lake (90.8% White), Lupton (90.3% White), and Prescott (89.9% White). West Branch is less White than neighboring Rose City (93.4% White).
West Branch's Black Population
16 residents of West Branch identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Branch less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Branch is ranked #336 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Branch is more Black than neighboring Rose City (0% Black), St. Helen (0.2% Black), Skidway Lake (0.6% Black), Lupton (0% Black), and Prescott (0% Black).
West Branch's Asian Population
13 residents of West Branch identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Branch roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Branch is ranked #267 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Branch is more Asian than neighboring Rose City (0% Asian), St. Helen (0% Asian), Skidway Lake (0% Asian), and Lupton (0.3% Asian). West Branch is less Asian than neighboring Prescott (1.4% Asian).
West Branch's Hispanic Population
65 residents of West Branch identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Branch roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Branch is ranked #428 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring Rose City (1.9% Hispanic), St. Helen (2.2% Hispanic), and Skidway Lake (2% Hispanic). West Branch is less Hispanic than neighboring Lupton (3.5% Hispanic), and Prescott (3.7% Hispanic).
West Branch's Native American/Other Population
9 residents of West Branch identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Branch roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Branch is ranked #565 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Branch is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lupton (0.3% Native American/Other). West Branch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rose City (0.7% Native American/Other), St. Helen (1.2% Native American/Other), Skidway Lake (1% Native American/Other), and Prescott (0.5% Native American/Other).
West Branch's Multiracial Population
93 residents of West Branch identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Branch roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, West Branch is ranked #397 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Helen (4.8% Multiracial), Skidway Lake (5.7% Multiracial), Lupton (5.7% Multiracial), and Prescott (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.