Branchville, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Branchville, Connecticut had a total population of 88, the 208th largest community in Connecticut, with a median household income of $36,250, which is 62% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 62% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Branchville Quick Facts
How Branchville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | 88 | -3.3% |
| Median household income | $42,500 | $36,250 | -14.7% |
How Branchville Compares
Median Household Income
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Branchville Rankings in Connecticut
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Cities Similar to Branchville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 84 | N/A | N/A | 65.5% | 5.9% |
| Mashantucket | 86 | $125,000 | $400,000 | 29.3% | 2.4% |
| Chimney Point | 117 | $101,213 | $2,000,000+ | 73.5% | 0.0% |
| West Cornwall | 70 | $175,156 | $395,800 | 57.8% | 4.3% |
| Topstone | 122 | $144,844 | $648,800 | 100.0% | 24.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 88, Branchville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Branchville is a small community located in Connecticut. The total population is 88. It ranks as the 208th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.
Age Demographics
The median age in Branchville is 60.2 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 41.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Branchville is $36,250. This is 62% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Branchville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Branchville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 21.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 67% lower than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Branchville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Branchville, Connecticut is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Connecticut state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Branchville, Connecticut?
Branchville, Connecticut has a population of 88 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Branchville, CT?
The median household income in Branchville is $36,250, which is 55% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Branchville, CT?
The ACS sample for Branchville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Branchville, Connecticut?
Branchville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Branchville, CT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Branchville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Branchville, Connecticut?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Branchville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.