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Branford

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
21.841
State:
Connecticut

Branford is located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Branford has a 2026 population of 28,890. Branford is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 2.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,132 in 2020.

The median household income in Branford is $105,225 with a poverty rate of 5.88%. The median age in Branford is 54.2 years: 52.4 years for males, and 55.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males.

28.9K
Total Population
1,323
Density (mi²)
221 0.77%
Growth

Branford Population

Branford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202628,8902210.77%
202528,6692210.78%
202428,4482210.78%
202328,227820.29%
202228,145350.12%
202128,110-22-0.08%
202028,132-140-0.5%
201927,858-146-0.52%
201828,004-10%
201728,005-32-0.11%
201628,037-121-0.43%
201528,158-106-0.38%
201428,2642630.94%
201328,001-39-0.14%
201228,040240.09%
201128,016-10-0.04%
201028,03260.02%

Median Age

Overall: 54.2 years
Female: 55.4 years
Male: 52.4 years

Branford Adults

There are 24,251 adults, (8,542 of whom are seniors) in Branford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 14,441 (51.2%)
Male: 13,776 (48.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Branford includes 84.08% White, 4.24% Asian, 3.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White23,72684.08%
Two or more races1,5185.38%
Asian1,1964.24%
Black or African American9513.37%
Other race7162.54%
Native American1100.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7792.76%
Other race6262.22%
White3221.14%
Native American810.29%
Black or African American210.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White23,40482.94%
Asian1,1964.24%
Black or African American9303.3%
Two or more races7392.62%
Other race900.32%
Native American290.1%

Branford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Branford 's average per capita income is $70,120. Household income levels show a median of $105,225. The poverty rate stands at 5.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$161,414$225,882
Families$141,536$196,025
Households$105,225$152,918
Non Families$62,240$86,685

$70,120

Average Income

$105,225

Median Household Income

5.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)