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West Branch city, MI

ZIP 48661 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48661

48661 has a population of 10,744 with a median age of 48.3 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.7%+50% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.3%-88% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.9%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.3%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
26.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.5%-33% vs US avg
x
High school
34.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.1%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.8%+5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.5%+170% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.4%-21% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.5%+1098% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 48661

Poverty Rate
13.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.5%+170% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.4%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
69.5%+1098% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,744
Median age48.3
Poverty rate13.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.7%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born37.5%