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Branford

Florida · 780 residents (2025 est.) · 1.136 sq mi
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Branford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,313. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $157,100. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
950
+37%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
−19%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:780 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5317098871K1K1990201020202024Branford
2024950
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,313
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,489
+140%since 2000
from $12,716 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+14%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information52.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$901
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+65%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(562)
Black6.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(66)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(511)
Black37.6%(357)
Hispanic / Latino6%(57)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.4%(23)
Diversity Score70.7%(671)
Diversity Score
71
+92%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.0%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2013
from 64.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2016
from 77.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2016
from 18.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branford, Florida?

Branford, Florida has about 950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branford, Florida?

The typical household in Branford, Florida earns about $44,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Branford, Florida expensive?

In Branford, Florida, the median home is worth about $157,100, and the typical rent is about $901 a month.

How educated are people in Branford, Florida?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Branford, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Branford, Florida?

About 15.4% of people in Branford, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Branford, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Branford, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 275 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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