Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

North Branch, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,166

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.9%1,083

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%72

Two or More

0.5%6

Black

0.4%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%67

High School Diploma

40.9%321

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%59

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%127

Associate's Degree

5.9%46

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%69

Master's Degree

1.9%15

Professional Degree

0.3%2

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

11%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,000

Median Renti

$735

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.6%328

Renter-Occupied

28.4%130

Total Units

482

Homeownership

71.6%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

11.9%39

$50K–$100K

20.7%68

$100K–$150K

15.9%52

$150K–$200K

33.2%109

$200K–$300K

10.1%33

$300K–$500K

5.8%19

$500K–$1M

2.4%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%3

2000–2009

11%53

1990–1999

6.6%32

1980–1989

8.7%42

1970–1979

12.2%59

1960–1969

5.2%25

1950–1959

13.7%66

1940–1949

5.8%28

1939 or earlier

36.1%174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.6%360

Electricity

17%78

Other

2.4%11

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%7

Fuel Oil

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,731

Mean Household Incomei

$85,085

Per Capita Incomei

$34,211

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

602

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%15

$10K–$15K

1.3%6

$15K–$20K

3.1%14

$20K–$25K

6.6%30

$25K–$30K

9.8%45

$30K–$35K

6.8%31

$35K–$40K

2.4%11

$40K–$45K

6.1%28

$45K–$50K

6.1%28

$50K–$60K

11.6%53

$60K–$75K

4.8%22

$75K–$100K

10.7%49

$100K–$125K

10%46

$125K–$150K

5.5%25

$150K–$200K

4.8%22

$200K+

7.2%33

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

549

Avg. Commutei

33 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

557

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

63(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured