West Branch, Michigan
West Branch: City Michigan
About
West Branch is a city located in the county of Ogemaw in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,593 and a population density of 1,752 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,525 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Branch
| Population : | 2,525 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Ogemaw County |
| Postal code : | 48661 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 989 |
| Area : | 1.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,133 feet / 955 meters |
| Capital city : | West Branch is capital of Ogemaw County |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 13:41:52 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,706 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Branch is located at 44°16'35"N 84°14'19"W (44.2764100, -84.2386100).
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- Official Website
Official website of West Branch
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Branch decreased by 2.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,593 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,583 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,567 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,543 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,521 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,511 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,509 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,516 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,517 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,534 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,525 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in West Branch
1 Ogemaw Nature Park
5626 W Rose City Rd, West Branch, MI 48661, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in West Branch
1 West Branch City Hall
121 N 4th St, West Branch, MI 48661 ➦ Show Map
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People born in West Branch (5)
People born in West Branch, including writer Daniel Way, politician Joel Sheltrown, football quarterback Dave Walter, .
List
- Anthony Zettel (American gridiron football player) he was born in 09/08/1992
- Alex Rose (Samoan athletics competitor) he was born in 17/11/1991
Schools in West Branch
College & universities near West Branch, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170587 | Kirtland Community College | Grayling (MI) | 49738 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Branch, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWC | Tawas City, MI | 1020 West Lake Street | BUS |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
| MTO | Manton, Michigan | Junction U.S. 131 & M-42 | BUS |
| CLC | Cadillac, Michigan | 1202 North Mitchell St. | BUS |
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
Post offices near West Branch
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Post Office | West Branch (MI) | 48661 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- West Branch , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 2,519 people.
- West Branch , Pennsylvania township in Potter County, Pennsylvania with a population of 379 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 |
| 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 |
| South Branch | 395 | Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan |
| Goodar | 381 | Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan |
| Prescott | 253 | Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
West Branch distances to largest Michigan cities
