Branford Center, CT Demographics

A map of Branford Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,243	4,952	83.2%	82.2%
Hispanic	627	524	9.9%	8.7%
Black	220	158	3.5%	2.6%
Asian	140	187	2.2%	3.1%
Multiracial	75	169	1.2%	2.8%
Native American/Other	0	36	0.0%	0.6%

Branford Center, Connecticut has an estimated population of 6,305, an increase from the 6,026 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, 2.2% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Branford Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Branford Center has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Branford Center, that probability was 31.5% in 2020 and 29.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Branford Center is ranked the 55th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Branford Center was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Branford Center's White Population

5,243 residents of Branford Center, or 83.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Branford Center is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Branford Center ranks 110th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford Center's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Branford Center's population has increased from 82.2% to 83.2%.

Branford Center is more White than neighboring East Haven (69.1% White), North Haven (76.5% White), and New Haven (30% White). Branford Center is less White than neighboring Northford (89.4% White), and Guilford Center (89.6% White).

Branford Center's Black Population

220 residents of Branford Center, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Branford Center is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Branford Center ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford Center's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.2%. Black residents' share of Branford Center's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.5%.

Branford Center is more Black than neighboring Northford (0.6% Black), and Guilford Center (1.7% Black). Branford Center is less Black than neighboring East Haven (4.1% Black), North Haven (3.8% Black), and New Haven (27.6% Black).

Branford Center's Asian Population

140 residents of Branford Center, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Branford Center is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Branford Center ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford Center's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. Asian residents' share of Branford Center's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.2%.

Branford Center is less Asian than neighboring East Haven (3.1% Asian), North Haven (8.7% Asian), New Haven (5.2% Asian), Northford (2.3% Asian), and Guilford Center (4% Asian).

Branford Center's Hispanic Population

627 residents of Branford Center, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Branford Center is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Branford Center ranks 69th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Branford Center's population has increased from 8.7% to 9.9%.

Branford Center is more Hispanic than neighboring North Haven (7.7% Hispanic), Northford (4.4% Hispanic), and Guilford Center (3.9% Hispanic). Branford Center is less Hispanic than neighboring East Haven (21.7% Hispanic), and New Haven (31% Hispanic).

Branford Center's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Branford Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Branford Center is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Branford Center ranks 117th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford Center's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Branford Center's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Branford Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Haven (0.2% Native American/Other), New Haven (2% Native American/Other), and Northford (0.3% Native American/Other).

Branford Center's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Branford Center, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Branford Center is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Branford Center ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Branford Center's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.2%.

Branford Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Guilford Center (0.9% Multiracial). Branford Center is less Multiracial than neighboring East Haven (1.7% Multiracial), North Haven (3.2% Multiracial), New Haven (4.1% Multiracial), and Northford (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.