Census ACS · #568 μSA
Branson Metro Area
The Branson, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has 56,382 residents. The median household income is $58,258 and the median home value is $203,800.
56,382
Population
89
People / sq mi
$58,258
Median Income
$203,800
Median Home Value
The Branson CBSA covers 632 sq mi of land at 89.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$58,258
Median Household Income
$31,125
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$203,800
Median Home Value
$925
Median Rent
66.9%
Homeownership
Education
90.7%
High School+
25.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
9.8%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
50.1%
Foreign Born
Branson spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Branson, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 56,382 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #568 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Branson metro area is $58,258, with a per capita income of $31,125.
The Branson, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Branson, Mo CBSA (14700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Branson skews on age — the median resident is 42.0, older than the national median. With 56,382 residents, Branson is a metro area in MO.
The typical household earns $58,258, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $203,800, with typical rent around $925.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 25.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Branson — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.