Census Bureau data for West Branch city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Branch city
- What is the median household income in West Branch city?
- The median household income in West Branch city is $40,078 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Branch city?
- The poverty rate in West Branch city is 19.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Branch city?
- $114,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Branch city?
- The median gross rent in West Branch city is $847 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Branch city residents have a college degree?
- 21.5% of adults in West Branch city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,177
Median Income
$40,078
Median Home Value
$114,300
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.2%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,872 (+37.2%)
Home Value:
+$35,500 (+45.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+5.6 pp (+41.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.0 pp (+48.3%)
Unemployment:
+1.2 pp (+20%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,177
Median Age
39.0
Female
52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 86.4%
Black 1.7%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Other 0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$40,078
±$7,867
-$31,071 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$53,356
Median Family Income
$49,677
Poverty Rate
19.1%
+10.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
27.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
7.9%
$15–25k
24.4%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
18.4%
$50–75k
21.2%
$75–100k
7.2%
$100–150k
7.4%
$150–200k
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,134
Owner-Occupied
37.5%
Renter-Occupied
62.5%
Vacancy Rate
11.8%
Median Home Value
$114,300
-$103,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$847
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
47.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.7%
$50–100k
33.6%
$100–200k
33.1%
$200–300k
20.5%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.0%
$500–1k
69.1%
$1–1.5k
17.1%
$1.5–2k
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
20.6%
1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
27.7%
3+
10.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
52.6%
Single-fam. att.
5.7%
2–4 units
4.9%
5–19 units
7.8%
20+ units
13.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.9%
1940–1969
19.0%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
14.0%
2010+
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.5%
-10.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.6%
Some College / Associate
28.2%
Less Than High School
1.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
+1.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.0%
Self-Employed
3.8%
Government Workers
12.8%
Private For-Profit
83.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.8%
Arts/Entmt.
22.9%
Retail
17.1%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Construction
6.3%
Finance
3.9%
Public Admin
3.8%
Prof. Services
1.7%
Transportation
1.1%
Wholesale
0.8%
Occupation
Management
33.6%
Food Prep
28.5%
Sales
19.6%
Construction
9.3%
Production
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.4 min
Drove Alone
78.1%
Carpool
13.6%
Public Transit
1.6%
Work from Home
2.0%
Walked
3.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,000
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
29.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.6%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
9.6%
25–34
9.4%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
9.2%
55–64
3.5%
65–74
4.6%
75–84
14.0%
85+
7.8%
Under 18: 20.8%
Working age (18–64): 79.2%
65 and over: 26.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.4%
Naturalized Citizen
30.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
58.3%
Europe
25.2%
Latin America
12.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.1%
With a Disability
24.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.6%
Uninsured
3.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.6%
Has a Computer
93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023