City safety & data profile

North BranchMN

North Branch, MN is a 10K-resident city in Chisago County with a median household income of $90,456.

Chisago County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Branch, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Branch has a population larger than 1% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $322,300.

Data updated 2026-07-20

10K
Population
Top 99%
By size
$90,456
Median income
$322,300
Median home
7.7%
Poverty rate

The read on North Branch

North Branch posts a median household income higher than 61% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 39%
by median income, US cities

Where North Branch income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$90,456 Top 39% higher than 61% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading North Branch, MN beyond the headline numbers

North Branch sits inside Chisago County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.51°N, -92.98°W. Population 10,215, $90,456 median household income. Median home value $322,300, median rent $1,308. Poverty rate 7.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Branch's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.1%, then short sleep duration at 31.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for North Branch from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,215
North Branch
Median Income
$90,456
+33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$322,300
+42% vs avg
Median Age
39.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Chisago County) - North Branch's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
58K+8%
Median Income
$99,400+48%
Median Home Value
$351,900+79%
Poverty Rate
6%-20%
Unemployment
4.1%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Branch, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
Poverty Rate
7.7% -46% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.4%
Work From Home 6.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 91.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.1%
Short Sleep Duration
31.7%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Physical Inactivity
23.7%
Binge Drinking
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.6%
Current Smoking
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
12%
Current Asthma
10.4%
Diabetes
9.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.5%
Annual Checkup 73.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Branch, MN? ▼
North Branch, MN has a population of 10,215 people, located in Chisago County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in North Branch? ▼
The median household income in North Branch, MN is $90,456 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
What is the median home value in North Branch? ▼
The median home value in North Branch, MN is $322,300. Median rent is $1,308/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Branch? ▼
The top health indicators in North Branch include Obesity (37.1%), Short Sleep Duration (31.7%), High Blood Pressure (30.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Branch? ▼
The median age in North Branch, MN is 39.5 years. 18.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Branch, MN is located in Chisago County, Minnesota. With a population of 10K and a $90,456 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the North Branch area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Branch's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Chisago County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.