Branch County, Michigan

Branch County: county in Michigan, United States.

About

Branch County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,248 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,424 inhabitants. Its county seat is Coldwater. The county was created 197 years ago in 1828.

Branch County locator map
Location of Branch County on Michigan map.

County Snapshot

Branch County at a glance

Branch County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Branch County

Population 43,424 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
Area 1345 km2
Official name Branch County
Water as percent of area 2.6%
Land as percent of area 97.4%
Latitude & Longitude 41.9161,-85.0590
Named for John Branch
Altitude 981 feet / 299 meters
Capital Coldwater
Establishment January 01, 1829
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 06:36:08 (23rd September 2026)
Density 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.03% (2010-2020)
Weather 52℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Lanphere-Pratt House image
Lanphere-Pratt House image

Geography

Branch County is located at 41°54'58"N 85°3'33"W (41.9161100, -85.0590300). It has 3 neighbors: LaGrange County, Steuben County and Saint Joseph County.

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The largest city of Branch County is Quincy with a population of 1,617. Other cities include, Union City population 1,564 and Bronson population 1,334. See all Branch County cities & populated places.

Branch County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Branch County.

City Name Population Title
Quincy 1,617 Village in Branch County in the U.
Union City 1,564 Village in Michigan, United States
Bronson 1,334 Town in Levy County, Florida

Weather

52°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 mph NE Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

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Official website of Branch County

Official Website
  • Coldwater

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Branch County decreased by 4.03% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 45,248 - census
2011 43,923 -2.93% estimation process
2012 43,792 -0.3% estimation process
2013 43,587 -0.47% estimation process
2014 43,733 0.33% estimation process
2015 43,639 -0.21% estimation process
2016 43,466 -0.4% estimation process
2017 43,375 -0.21% estimation process
2018 43,566 0.44% estimation process
2019 43,517 -0.11% estimation process
2020 43,424 -0.21% estimation process
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People born in Branch County (1)

American politician Edgar J. Adams was born in Branch County

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