Branford, Florida | |
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Town of Branford | |
Motto(s): "On the Banks of the Suwannee River" "Spring Diving Capital of the World" "In God We Trust" | |
Coordinates: 29°57′42″N82°55′38″W / 29.96167°N 82.92722°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Florida |
County | Suwannee |
Settled (Rowland's Bluff-New Branford Settlement) | 1886 [1] |
Incorporated | 1961 [2] |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-Council |
• Mayor | Donny Glover |
• Council President | Ken Saunders |
• Councilors | Alice Childress, Charlie Daniel, Stacey Griffith, and Jay Hatch |
• Town Clerk | Aleshia Terry |
• Town Attorney | Rhett Bullard |
Area | |
• Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
• Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 711 |
• Density | 625.88/sq mi (241.72/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 32008 |
Area code | 386 |
FIPS code | 12-08175 [5] |
GNIS feature ID | 0279335 [4] |
Website | townofbranford |
Branford is a town in Suwannee County, Florida, United States. The Town of Branford was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1961, although it has been settled since 1886. [1] [2] The population was 711 at the 2020 census.
The exact coordinates for the Town of Branford is located at 29°57′42″N82°55′38″W / 29.96167°N 82.92722°W (29.961803, –82.927204). [6]
The town is located on the banks of the Suwannee River. U.S. Route 27 and U.S. Highway 129 intersect in Branford.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Branford has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1890 | 335 | — | |
1910 | 26 | — | |
1920 | 708 | 2,623.1% | |
1930 | 498 | −29.7% | |
1940 | 684 | 37.3% | |
1950 | 753 | 10.1% | |
1960 | 663 | −12.0% | |
1970 | 820 | 23.7% | |
1980 | 622 | −24.1% | |
1990 | 670 | 7.7% | |
2000 | 695 | 3.7% | |
2010 | 712 | 2.4% | |
2020 | 711 | −0.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census [7] |
Race | Pop 2010 [8] | Pop 2020 [9] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|
White (NH) | 525 | 524 | 73.74% | 73.70% |
Black or African American (NH) | 49 | 35 | 6.88% | 4.92% |
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 3 | 0.84% | 0.42% |
Asian (NH) | 12 | 8 | 1.69% | 1.13% |
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 5 | 0 | 0.70% | 0.00% |
Some other race (NH) | 6 | 1 | 0.84% | 0.14% |
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 15 | 30 | 2.11% | 4.22% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 94 | 110 | 13.20% | 15.47% |
Total | 712 | 711 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 711 people, 323 households, and 175 families residing in the town. [10]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 712 people, 345 households, and 235 families residing in the town. [11]
As of the census [5] of 2010, there were 712 people, 277 households, and 185 families in the town. The population density was 890 inhabitants per square mile (340/km2). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 386.1 per square mile (149.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 80.2% White, 6.9% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.7% Asian, Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.2% of the population.
Of the 277 households in 2000, 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.8% of households were one person and 14.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06.
In 2000, the age distribution was 30.8% under the age of 19, 6.6% from 20 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% 65 or older. The median age was 32.9 years.
In 2000, the median household income was $32,679 and the median family income was $36,625. The per capita income for the town was $17,353. About 24.9% of families and 29.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.
The public schools within the Town of Branford is served by the Suwannee County School District.
The Branford Library is served by the Suwannee River Regional Library System, which contains eight branches and also serves Hamilton and Madison counties.
It is open 6 days per week on Suwannee Avenue.
On the Suwannee River, Branford Springs within the town is a popular diving spot. [12] [13]
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