South Branch, Michigan
South Branch: Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan
About
South Branch is a township located in the county of Ogemaw in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 383 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 395 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about South Branch
| Population : | 395 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Ogemaw County |
| Area : | 36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 02:20:46 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 48761 |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Branch is located at 44°28'0"N 83°53'20"W (44.4666800, -83.8888800).
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Demographics
The population of South Branch increased by 3.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 383 | - | census |
| 2011 | 382 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 380 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 380 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 384 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 385 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 387 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 389 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 391 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 393 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 395 | 0.51% | estimation process |
South Branch zip code is 48761.
County name: Iosco, County
fips: 26069
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Branch, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWC | Tawas City, MI | 1020 West Lake Street | BUS |
| ALM | Alpena, MI | 2060 Michigan Highway 32 West | BUS |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
| MTO | Manton, Michigan | Junction U.S. 131 & M-42 | BUS |
Post offices near South Branch
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Post Office | South Branch (MI) | 48761 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- South Branch , Minnesota township in Watonwan County, Minnesota with a population of 276 people.
Other cities in Ogemaw County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ogemaw County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Skidway Lake | 3,392 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| West Branch | 2,525 | City Michigan |
| Edwards | 1,356 | Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Rose City | 632 | Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Goodar | 381 | Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan |
| Prescott | 253 | Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
