What kinds of homes are in West Branch Township, KS?

Name: Types of homes in West Branch Township, KS, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Branch Township, KS has 415 (±54) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 12 homes per square mile of land.

83.9% are detached single-family houses.

8.0% are in buildings of two to four units.

1.0% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 415 (±54)
Detached houses: 83.9%
2–4 unit buildings: 8.0%
5+ unit buildings: 1.0%

Homes in West Branch Township by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Branch Township	Marion County	Kansas	United States
Single-family, detached	83.9% (±5.7 points)	87.2%	71.8%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	4.1% (±2.3 points)	1.4%	4.9%	6.2%
2 units	6.3% (±4.7 points)	3.4%	2.5%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	1.7% (±1.7 points)	1.0%	3.6%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	0.0% (±7.0 points)	0.8%	3.7%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	1.0% (±1.3 points)	1.1%	3.9%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.0% (±7.0 points)	1.2%	5.4%	10.3%
Mobile home	3.1% (±2.5 points)	4.0%	4.0%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±7.0 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In West Branch Township, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Marion County (3.1%).

It is also lower than in Kansas (13.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Branch Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Branch Township
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Branch Township	—	1.0% (±10.0 points)	—
Goessel	3.0 mi	1.5% (±14.8 points)	Not measurably different
Highland Township (Harvey County)	5.1 mi	0.0% (±37.6 points)	Not measurably different
East Branch Township	5.7 mi	0.0% (±46.4 points)	Not measurably different
Meridian Township	6.0 mi	0.0% (±46.4 points)	Not measurably different
Menno Township	7.0 mi	0.0% (±38.1 points)	Not measurably different
Walton	7.1 mi	0.0% (±46.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hesston	7.7 mi	19.4% (±11.0 points)	Higher
Emma Township	8.2 mi	16.7% (±9.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hesston, KS (19.4%), Emma Township, KS (16.7%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Marion County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Marion	9.5% (±4.3 points)
2	Hillsboro	6.0% (±4.4 points)
3 (tie)	Florence	2.2% (±12.9 points)
3 (tie)	Peabody	2.2% (±8.3 points)
5	Peabody Township	2.1% (±7.9 points)
6	Goessel	1.5% (±14.8 points)
7	West Branch Township	1.0% (±10.0 points)
8 (tie)	Burns	0.0% (±35.0 points)
8 (tie)	Durham	0.0% (±72.1 points)
8 (tie)	Lehigh	0.0% (±48.3 points)
8 (tie)	Lincolnville	0.0% (±39.0 points)
8 (tie)	Lost Springs	0.0% (±93.2 points)
8 (tie)	Ramona	0.0% (±72.1 points)

Showing 13 of 29 places in Marion County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Branch Township

How many homes are in West Branch Township?

West Branch Township, KS has an estimated 415 (±54) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Branch Township houses or apartments?

83.9% are detached houses and 4.1% attached houses, while 9.0% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Branch Township?

8.0% of homes in West Branch Township are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Branch township, Marion County, Kansas

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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