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Branford, FL
Town in Suwannee County, Florida.
Population
950
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
836
ZIP codes
0
Branford and its ZIP codes
Branford at a glance
- Branford is about 2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,313, 41% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,100 (56% below Florida) and median rent is $901 a month.
Local data for Branford, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Branford, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,313
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher
4.8%
Median age
26.9
Average commute
38.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (53), Irish Americans (47), Cuban Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suwannee County. PPP loans are for Branford.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,685
11,824 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,774
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$372M
FY 2026, $8,561 per person
How people get to work
Branford, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.1%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 38.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Branford, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
415
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
436
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 40°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Branford, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Branford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort WhiteTown | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| BellTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| MayoTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| High SpringsCity | 22 mi | 23 |
| Live OakCity | 23 mi | 7.6 |
| Lake CityCity | 24 mi | 14.3 |
| WatertownCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| Five PointsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| Cross CityTown | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| TrentonCity | 25 mi | 3.4 |
| Fanning SpringsCity | 26 mi | 4.9 |
| DayCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| White SpringsTown | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| AndrewsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.4 |
| NewberryCity | 29 mi | 60.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Branford, FL in?
- Branford is in Suwannee County, Florida.
- What is the population of Branford, FL?
- About 950 people live in Branford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Branford?
- Nearby places include Fort White (13 mi), Bell (15 mi), Spring Ridge (16 mi), Mayo (16 mi), High Springs (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023