Branford, FL Demographics

A map of Branford's Population by Race

Branford, Florida has an estimated population of 950, a dramatic increase from the 711 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 37.6% Black, 6.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Branford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Branford has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Branford, that probability was 42.9% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Branford is ranked the 788th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 was ranked the 818th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Branford's White Population

511 residents of Branford, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Branford is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Branford ranks 413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Branford's population has decreased from 73.7% to 53.8%.

Branford is more White than neighboring Mayo (31.5% White), and Live Oak (40.7% White). Branford is less White than neighboring Fort White (65.5% White), Bell (61.3% White), and Spring Ridge (68.1% White).

Branford's Black Population

357 residents of Branford, or 37.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Branford is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Branford ranks 504th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford's Black population has grown by an estimated 920.0%. Black residents' share of Branford's population has increased from 4.9% to 37.6%.

Branford is more Black than neighboring Fort White (23.2% Black), Bell (0.5% Black), Spring Ridge (14.4% Black), and Live Oak (30.5% Black). Branford is less Black than neighboring Mayo (48.8% Black).

Branford's Asian Population

2 residents of Branford, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Branford is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Branford ranks 545th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Branford's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Branford is more Asian than neighboring Fort White (0% Asian), Spring Ridge (0% Asian), and Live Oak (0.1% Asian). Branford is less Asian than neighboring Mayo (0.3% Asian).

Branford's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Branford, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Branford is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Branford ranks 397th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Branford's population has decreased from 15.5% to 6.0%.

Branford is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort White (8.3% Hispanic), Bell (34.8% Hispanic), Spring Ridge (17.5% Hispanic), Mayo (14.9% Hispanic), and Live Oak (13.7% Hispanic).

Branford's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Branford, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Branford is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Branford ranks 672nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Branford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Branford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort White (0% Native American/Other), Spring Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Mayo (0.3% Native American/Other), and Live Oak (0% Native American/Other). Branford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bell (1.6% Native American/Other).

Branford's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Branford, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Branford is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Branford ranks 315th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Branford's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.8%.

Branford is more Multiracial than neighboring Bell (1.6% Multiracial), and Spring Ridge (0% Multiracial). Branford is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort White (3% Multiracial), Mayo (4.2% Multiracial), and Live Oak (15% 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.