Branson
City in Taney County, Missouri
Branson is a city in Taney County, Missouri, with 12,638 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Indian Point, 3.3 miles NW.
- 12,638residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 21.3 sq miland area · 55.3 km²
- 592 / sq mipopulation density
- 65726ZIP code
About Branson
Branson is a resort city in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city is situated in Taney County, with a small portion in the west extending into Stone County. Branson is in the Ozark Mountains. The community was named after Reuben Branson, postmaster and operator of a general store in the area in the 1880s. The population was 12,638 at the 2020 census, which constitutes nearly one fourth of the Taney County population.
Branson has long been a popular destination for vacationers from Missouri and around the country. The collection of entertainment theaters along 76 Country Boulevard (and to a lesser extent along Shepherd of the Hills Expressway), including Dolly Parton's Stampede, has increased Branson's popularity as a tourist destination. Branson is the site of the Branson Cross, the largest cross monument in North America.
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Living in Branson
- Median household income
- $51,978
- Median home value
- $251,000
- Median rent
- $961/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Branson had 12,638 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,638 |
|---|---|
| Density | 592 per sq mi (229 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Branson at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Taney County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,638 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.34 sq mi (55.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6246° N, 93.2934° W |
| ZIP code | 65726 |
| Official website | cityofbranson.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2907966 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Branson
- Indian Point3.3 mi NW
- Hollister3.6 mi E
- Coney Island6.1 mi W
- Branson West6.6 mi NW
- Kimberling City7.4 mi W
- Kirbyville7.6 mi E
- Bull Creek8.1 mi NE
- Blue Eye8.6 mi SW
- Rockaway Beach9.2 mi NE
- Reeds Spring9.3 mi NW
- Merriam Woods9.5 mi NE
- Blue Eye, AR10.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Branson
What county is Branson in?
Branson is in Taney County, Missouri.
What is the population of Branson, MO?
12,638 people lived in Branson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Branson, MO?
The ZIP code of Branson is 65726.
What is the elevation of Branson?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Branson?
Indian Point (3.3 mi), Hollister (3.6 mi), Coney Island (6.1 mi), Branson West (6.6 mi), Kimberling City (7.4 mi).
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