West Branch City, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 1926 people, 833 households, and 476 families residing in the city. The population density was 1447.6 people per square mile (558.92/km˛), giving it the 231st most densely populated city among the Michigan. There were 916 housing units at an average density of 688.7 per square mile (265.91/km˛). The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.95. In the city the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 111.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 121.3 females. The median age of the city's population was 34.7 years, the median age of male residents at 31.8 and the median age of female residents at 37.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 95.17% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.52% American Indian, 2.6% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.45% from two or more races and 0.16% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30132, it is 135th poorest city by median household income in Michigan. The median income for a family in the city was $35385, it is 102nd poorest city by median family income in Michigan. The per capita income for the city was $17852, making its Michigan's 315th highest city by per capita income. The median income is $17586, The median income for males was $21111, compared to $15424 for females.
In 2000, 501 pupils and students, of which 256 are male and 245 are female, 26.01% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 58 nursery or pri school, 33 kindergarten, 224 elementary school, 80 high school and 106 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1926 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1936 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1937 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1924 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1916 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1907 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1897 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1886 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1859 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1838 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1816 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| Elementary school | 131 | 93 | 224 |
| High school | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| College or graduate school | 39 | 67 | 106 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch city, Michigan | $30132 | $35385 | $17852 |
| Ogemaw County, Michigan | $30474 | $34988 | $15768 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |