The Branson Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area in southwestern Missouri, anchored by the city of Branson, that is coterminous with Taney County.[1] For the 2000 and 2010 censuses, the area was defined to also include Stone County, but the county was removed in the OMB statistical definitions released in 2023.[2]
Branson μSA | ||
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| Branson micropolitan statistical area | ||
 Interactive Map of Branson, MO μSA
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| Country |  United States | |
| State |  Missouri | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,010 km2 (1,162 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 2,840 km2 (1,095 sq mi) | |
| • Water | 170 km2 (67 sq mi) | |
| Population (2020) | ||
| • Total | 56,066 | |
| • Density | 27.3/km2 (70.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| Area code | 417 | |
As of the 2020 census it had a population of 56,066.[3]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2000 | 68,361 | — | |
| 2010 | 83,877 | 22.7% | |
| 2020 | 56,066 | −33.2% | |
| *Stone County was removed from the micropolitan area prior to the 2020 census.[1] U.S. Decennial Census | |||
County
editCommunities
editPlaces with more than 10,000 inhabitants
edit- Branson (principal city) Pop: 12,638
Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
edit- Hollister Pop: 4,583
- Forsyth Pop: 2,730
- Merriam Woods Pop: 2,006
- Kissee Mills (census-designated place) Pop: 1,023
Places with less than 1,000 inhabitants
edit- Rockaway Beach Pop: 829
- Bull Creek Pop: 426
- Saddlebrooke (partial) Pop: 309
- Taneyville Pop: 274
- Kirbyville Pop: 195
Unincorporated placesedit |
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Demographics
editAs of the census of 2000, there were 68,361 people, 27,980 households, and 19,894 families residing within the area. The racial makeup was 96.82% White, 0.23% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% of the population.
The median income for a household in the area was $31,768, and the median income for a family was $36,801. Males had a median income of $25,828 versus $19,423 for females. The per capita income for the area was $17,652.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas" (PDF). Office of Management and Budget. March 6, 2020.
- ^ "OMB Bulletin No. 23-01" (PDF). www.whitehouse.gov. July 21, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Bureau, U. S. Census. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
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