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.
County Snapshot
Branch County at a glance
Branch County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
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Michigan counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
RayPopulation 4,059
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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 | 16:23:57 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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 Ray with a population of 4,059. Other cities include, Quincy population 1,617, Union City population 1,564, Bronson population 1,334 and Coldwater population 785. See all Branch County cities & populated places.
Branch County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Branch County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ray | 4,059 | Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA |
| Algansee | 1,963 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Girard | 1,765 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Quincy | 1,617 | Village in Branch County in the U. |
| Union City | 1,564 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Kinderhook | 1,501 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Butler | 1,454 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Bethel | 1,423 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Bronson | 1,334 | Town in Levy County, Florida |
| Batavia | 1,326 | Unincorporated community in Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan |
| Matteson | 1,196 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| California | 1,030 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Coldwater | 785 | City in Michigan, United States of America |
| Gilead | 652 | Township in Branch County, Michigan |
| Sherwood | 306 | Village in Branch County, Michigan |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Branch County
Official Website- Coldwater
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Branch County decreased by 4.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,248 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,923 | -3.02% | 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 | -0.22% | 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 |
People born in Branch County (1)
American politician Edgar J. Adams was born in Branch County
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