History of Branch County, Michigan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2025

Branch County, Michigan, established in 1829 and organized in 1833, had a population of 44,862 as of the 2020 Census. Its county seat is Coldwater, and the county itself is named after John Branch, a U.S. Secretary of the Navy. Branch County is part of the Coldwater, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2000: 2000 United States Census

From the 2000 United States Census to the 2010 United States Census, Branch County saw a decrease of -539 people representing a -1.2% growth decrease during the decade.

2010: 2010 American Community Survey

According to the 2010 American Community Survey 3-year estimate, the median income for a household in Branch County was $41,855 and the median income for a family was $48,959. Males had a median income of $25,595 versus $17,263 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,289. About 2.5% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under the age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

2010: 2010 United States Census

The 2010 United States Census recorded the population of Branch County as 45,248, with 16,419 households and 11,350 families, and a population density of 89.4 per square mile. The racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 90.9% White, 3.0% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races.