Living in Branch, Louisiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Branch · Census data 2020–2024

Branch has 268 residents with a median age of 23.7. .

Branch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Branch at a glance

Population
268
Median age
23.7State: 38
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%

Is Branch a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 43.9%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Housing in Branch: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
105
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
21%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
3.23

Branch demographics

Population
268
Median age
23.7
Under 18
32.5%
65 and older
9.7%
Households
83
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.3%
Hispanic or Latino14.6%
Black3.4%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Branch ›

Education in Branch

10.8% of adults 25 and older in Branch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Branch10.8%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Branch

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.3%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
25.4%
Drive alone
65.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
9.5%
Homes with broadband
92.8%

Branch vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Branch268———
Church Point4,096$46,087$96,700$862
Rayne7,105$42,151$156,500$828
Duson1,282$25,054$54,300$743
Crowley11,422$28,642$144,900$594
Cankton514$72,000$191,100$668
Ossun2,271$40,810—$1,296
Iota1,481$40,833$157,500$491
Eunice9,239$35,436$122,000$799

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Living in Branch: FAQ

Is Branch, LA a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 43.9%.

What is the median age in Branch?

The median age in Branch is 23.7 years (Louisiana: 38).

What is the unemployment rate in Branch?

The unemployment rate in Branch is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Branch?

10.8% of adults in Branch have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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