Longbranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is located on the Key Peninsula, along Filucy Bay between Pitt Passage and Balch Passage. Longbranch is primarily residential (like nearby Home and Lakebay) and includes a marina, church, and community center.
As of the 2020 census, Longbranch had a population of 4,141.
The community was named after Long Branch, New Jersey.
History In 1934, Longbranch was linked by ferry service with Steilacoom, Anderson and McNeil islands.Galentine, Elizabeth, and Anderson Island Historical Society, Anderson Island, Arcadia Publishing (2006) The ferry continues in operation, but no longer connects to Longbranch.
Demographics
Long Branch first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
Racial and ethnic composition +Longbranch CDP, Washington – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)3,3333,29588.08%79.57%Black or African American alone (NH)35450.92%1.09%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)60791.59%1.91%Asian alone (NH)59651.56%1.57%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)8170.21%0.41%Other race alone (NH)5350.13%0.85%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1403343.70%8.07%Hispanic or Latino (any race)1442713.81%6.54%Total3,7844,141 100.00%100.00%
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