Branford, Connecticut Demographics

The median household income in Branford town was $94,837 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 3,652(4.01%) from $91,185 in 2020. This income is 127.12% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Branford town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $111,561. Overall, the median household income for the town of Branford town stands at $94,837.
In Branford town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $64,546 for males and $44,345 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $82,834 for males and $70,031 for females.
In Branford town, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Two or More Races households have the highest median household income at $102,949, while Asian households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $86,811.
In 2021, the population of Branford town was 28,176, a 0.13% decrease year-by-year from 2020. Previously, in 2020, Branford town's population was 28,214, an increase of 1.28% compared to a population of 27,858 in 2019.
The median age in Branford, Connecticut is 51.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 12.39% were under the age of 15, 14.73% aged 15 to 29, 48.26% aged 30 to 64, 21.47% aged 65 to 84, and 3.15% were 85 years of age and older.
The total population of Branford town is estimated to be 28,230 with 13,197 males (46.75%) and 15,033 females (53.25%). There are 1,836 more females than males in Branford town.
Racial distribution of Branford town population: 87.90% are White, 2.90% are Black or African American, 0.07% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.54% are Asian, 2.41% are some other race and 3.20% are multiracial.