The Town FilesBranch County, Michigan
45,300 people. The median home is worth $162,500 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $63,724.
Towns in Branch County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater | 13,822 | $137,500 | $50,781 | 39.5 |
| Quincy | 4,108 | $161,000 | $70,240 | 45.1 |
| Coldwater | 3,406 | $169,300 | $72,014 | 38.7 |
| Union | 2,942 | $126,400 | $64,107 | 33.1 |
People and housing
| Branch County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $959 | $955 |
| Median household income | $63,724 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
15,240 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,639 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 359 storm events in Branch County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Branch County has been included in 6 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
| April 14, 1965 | Tornado | DR-190: Tornadoes & Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).