Demographics & People — North Branch, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,182 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,500 |
| Median Age | 39.5 |
| Total Households | 4,357 |
| Family Households | 3,021 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0798 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,259 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Asian | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 314 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 3,819 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,795 |
| Swedish | 1,614 |
| Norwegian | 1,107 |
| Other groups | 1,068 |
| Irish | 868 |
| English | 540 |
| Italian | 533 |
| Polish | 387 |
| French (except Basque) | 299 |
Language
| English Only | 10,168 |
| Spanish | 190 |
| Population 5+ | 10,546 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 594 |
| Population 18+ | 8,542 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for North Branch, Minnesota.