Population 25,911 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Branson
Household size in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Branson has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Missouri as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in Branson is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.4, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Branson: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Missouri cities, Branson has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Branson
Renters in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Branson rent their homes (42.7%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 43.1% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Branson: 23.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Branson has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Only 18 of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $774 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $763 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $908 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $973 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$199 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Branson costs $973 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $199 a month since 2006–10, up 26%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Branson
Bachelor's degrees in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Branson (29.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Missouri as a whole looks much the same. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Branson have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Missouri. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Branson
| Period | Branson | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Branson runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Branson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 2.49 | 41.2 | 7.5% | 42.7% | 23.2% | 1998 | $973 | 29.7% | 91.8% | 3.7% |
| Hollister | 2.28 | 37.3 | 13.4% | 26.6% | 20.1% | 1991 | $992 | 19.2% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
| Bull Creek | 2.35 | 46.6 | 5.8% | 43.9% | 16.0% | 1998 | $800 | 31.6% | 84.2% | 4.2% |
| Merriam Woods | 2.82 | 39.7 | 12.6% | 22.5% | 24.9% | 1993 | $956 | 13.2% | 87.1% | 7.7% |
| Indian Point | 1.94 | 60.6 | 1.1% | 26.6% | 65.7% | 1994 | $836 | 29.9% | 98.5% | 23.0% |
| Rockaway Beach | 2.80 | 41.8 | 10.0% | 22.5% | 23.4% | 1991 | $886 | 16.6% | 88.2% | 8.4% |
| Table Rock | 2.05 | 54.0 | 6.6% | 20.1% | 47.9% | 1996 | $1,174 | 34.5% | 92.9% | 5.1% |
| Powersite | 2.42 | 46.5 | 37.9% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 1981 | $865 | 12.0% | 95.6% | 7.3% |
| Reeds Spring | 2.49 | 49.2 | 8.1% | 21.4% | 23.8% | 1997 | $1,116 | 26.6% | 92.9% | 8.3% |
| Kirbyville | 2.32 | 49.5 | 11.4% | 30.7% | 9.1% | 1994 | $978 | 13.0% | 92.2% | 7.6% |
| Forsyth | 2.12 | 56.0 | 6.6% | 21.4% | 8.9% | 1987 | $820 | 26.9% | 92.5% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Branson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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