Branson is located in Taney county Missouri with a geographic area of 21.2 square miles. The total population in Branson is 11,526 with 42.3% male and 57.7% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.9% of the population, under age 18 equal 21.2% of the population and over age 65 is 22.3% of the population. The median household income is $44,184, per capita income is $26,866. There are a total of 4,857 housing units with 43.3% owner occupied. Education includes 26.2% of residents that are high school graduates and 26.1% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Branson in the summer is 75 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.