Branch County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Branch County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26023
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 506.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 519.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.918455
- Longitude
- -85.066885
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 44,232
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,635
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,867 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,370 | 5.4% |
| White | 39,700 | 89.8% |
| Black | 750 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 153 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,352 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,279 | 3.8% |
| White | 30,719 | 91.3% |
| Black | 969 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 285 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 323 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 45,300
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,023
- Poverty Rate
- 15.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,127
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,772 | 87.8% |
| Black | 764 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 31,705
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,211 | 41.7% |
| Republican | 12,131 | 38.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,363 | 20.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,782 | 49.8% |
| Female | 15,923 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,176 | 82.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,112 | 3.5% |
| Black | 137 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 198 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,798
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,573 | 51.9% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 23.3% |
| Black | 61 | 44.5% |
| Asian | 86 | 43.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,582 | 48.0% |
| Female | 8,216 | 51.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,864 (31.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,389 (17.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,971
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $164,769
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $934
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.