Branford, Florida facts for kids
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Branford, Florida
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Top, left to right: Downtown Branford, Suwannee River, Branford Town Hall, Branford water tower
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Location in Suwannee County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Suwannee |
| 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 | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 625.88/sq mi (241.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32008
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-08175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0279335 |
Branford is a town in Suwannee County, Florida, United States. The population was 712 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Branford is located at 29°57′42″N 82°55′38″W / 29.96167°N 82.92722°W (29.961803, -82.927204).
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.
Branford is located (depending on the route of travel) approximately:
- 2 hour NW of Palatka, Florida
- 1 hour SE of the state capitol, Tallahassee, home to Florida State University and the Florida State Seminoles and to Florida A&M University and the Florida A&M Rattlers and Lady Rattlers
- 1 hour and 45 minutes SW of Jacksonville
- 45 minutes NW of Gainesville, Florida, home of the University of Florida and the Florida Gators
- 2 hours and 30 minutes NW of Orlando, Florida
- 2 hours and 30 minutes west of St. Augustine, Florida
- 3 hours north of Tampa
- 30 minutes SW of Lake City, Florida
- 30 minutes S of Live Oak, Florida (Suwannee County government seat)
- Branford is named after Branford, Connecticut.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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As of the census of 2010, there were 712 people, 277 households, and 185 families in the town. The population density was 890 people per square mile (323.3/km2). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 386.1 per square mile (148.9/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 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.
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.
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.
Branford is served by two Public Schools, Branford Elementary School and Branford High School.
A public library is open 6 days per week on Suwannee Avenue.
Branford Springs
On the Suwannee River, Branford Springs within the town is a popular diving spot.
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Suwannee River Greenway
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Suwannee River Greenway
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Branford Springs
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Branford Springs
See also
In Spanish: Branford (Florida) para niños
