Branford, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 950, Branford'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

Branford is a small community located in Florida, within Suwannee County. The total population is 950. It ranks as the 788th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Branford is 26.9 years. This is 37% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Branford is $44,313. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $157,100. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 49.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Branford is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (37.6% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

4.8% 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. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Branford, Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.