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Branford Center

Connecticut · 5,819 residents · 1.867 sq mi
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Branford Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,819
+1%since 2000
from 5,735 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,117 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+13%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Branford Center
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,864
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,102 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,613
+28%since 2000
from $29,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+52%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(5,205)
Black1.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(218)
Asian2.4%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(1,017)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(5,122)
Black1.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(344)
Asian2.7%(155)
Other0.4%(25)
Diversity Score25.1%(1,459)
Diversity Score
25
+41%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branford Center, Connecticut?

Branford Center, Connecticut has about 5,819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branford Center, Connecticut?

The typical household in Branford Center, Connecticut earns about $57,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branford Center, Connecticut expensive?

In Branford Center, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $289,800, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Branford Center, Connecticut?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Branford Center, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branford Center, Connecticut?

About 5.8% of people in Branford Center, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Branford Center, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Branford Center, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 131 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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