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Branford

Florida · 711 residents · 1.136 sq mi
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Branford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,500. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
711
+2%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
626 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+13%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5317098871K1K1990201020202024Branford
2024950
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,854
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,036
+18%since 2000
from $12,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information44.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(524)
Black4.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(110)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other9.4%(67)
Diversity Score58.9%(419)
Diversity Score
59
+60%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+80%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2013
from 64.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Branford, Florida?

Branford, Florida has about 711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Branford, Florida?

The typical household in Branford, Florida earns about $28,854 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Branford, Florida?

About 12.0% 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 31.3% 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 36 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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