West Branch, Michigan (48661) is a small town of 10,492 people located in Ogemaw County with a population density of 40 people per square mile. West Branch has thriving businesses including several restaurants such as The Fisherman’s Inn and Burger King, stores like Walmart, hardware stores, and local shops like The Cherry Blossom Boutique. For year-round outdoor activities, West Branch offers activities like camping at Rifle River State Recreation Area where visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating or cross country skiing in winter. Local sporting events are often held at West Branch High School where locals can come together to cheer on the Wildcats Varsity Football team or take part in the annual Girls Softball Tournament. In addition to businesses and outdoor activities, West Branch is home to organizations such as the American Legion Post #543 and Knights Of Columbus Council #9799.
The population in West Branch (zip 48661) is 10,492. There are 40 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in West Branch (zip 48661) is 48.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in West Branch (zip 48661) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in West Branch (zip 48661)
- 58.2% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 23.3% are married with children
- 15.0% have children, but are single
Race in West Branch (zip 48661)
- 95.0% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander