Branford Center, Connecticut Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Branford Center is a small city located in Connecticut. The total population is 6,305. It ranks as the 55th most populous out of 214 Census-designated places in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Branford Center is 47.8 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 41.1 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Branford Center is $74,150. This is 23% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $330,600. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 41.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Branford Center is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.9%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

44.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.9%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Branford Center, 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.