Branford

County:: South Central CT Planning Region
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 21.841
State:: Connecticut

Branford is located in South Central CT Planning Region, Connecticut. Branford has a 2025 population of 27,915. Branford is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,124 in 2020.

The average household income in Branford is $145,533 with a poverty rate of 6.62%. The median age in Branford is 54.4 years: 53 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Branford includes 86.37% White, 4.4% Asian, 3.16% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	24,260	86.37%
Asian	1,237	4.4%
Two or more races	1,057	3.76%
Black or African American	888	3.16%
Other race	623	2.22%
Native American	25	0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Branford Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Branford's average per capita income is $68,018. Household income levels show a median of $97,223. The poverty rate stands at 6.62%.

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	$160,018	-
Families	$139,892	$191,512
Households	$97,223	$145,533
Non Families	$55,875	$74,943

$68,018

Average Income

$97,223

Median Household Income

6.62%

Poverty Rate