West Branch, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Branch increased by 312. In this period, the peak population was 2,358 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,046 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,032 | -14 | -0.68% |
| 2002 | 2,026 | -6 | -0.30% |
| 2003 | 2,017 | -9 | -0.44% |
| 2004 | 2,008 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2005 | 1,997 | -11 | -0.55% |
| 2006 | 1,976 | -21 | -1.05% |
| 2007 | 1,958 | -18 | -0.91% |
| 2008 | 1,942 | -16 | -0.82% |
| 2009 | 1,928 | -14 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 2,136 | 208 | 10.79% |
| 2011 | 2,124 | -12 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 2,110 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 2,090 | -20 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 2,071 | -19 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 2,060 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 2,056 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 2,055 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 2,050 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 2,051 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 2,348 | 297 | 14.48% |
| 2021 | 2,344 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 2,354 | 10 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 2,358 | 4 | 0.17% |
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West Branch, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Branch's population increased by 90 (4.40%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, West Branch's population increased by 212 (9.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, West Branch's population increased by 10 (0.43%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Branch's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 2,358.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Branch's population peaked in year 2023 at 2,358.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Branch's population was lowest in year 2009 at 1,928.
West Branch, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Branch grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 18 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Branch had an average annual population growth rate of 0.66% per year. Overall the population grew 15.25% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Branch annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.66% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 West Branch population grew the most, with an increase of 297 people (a 14.48% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 West Branch population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 21 people (a 1.05% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is West Branch, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Branch's population increased by 14 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 10 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 4 (0.17%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Branch, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Branch increased by 268 (12.82%). The population was highest at 2,358 in the year 2023 and lowest at 2,050 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.30%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)