Branford, Florida

Branford, Florida
Town
Town of Branford
Top, left to right: Downtown Branford, Suwannee River, Branford Town Hall, Branford Water Tower
Motto(s):  "On the Banks of the Suwannee River" "Spring Diving Capital of the World" "In God We Trust"
Location in Suwannee County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°57′42″N82°55′38″W / 29.96167°N 82.92722°W / 29.96167; -82.92722
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 [3]
• 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 [4]	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.net

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.

Mill in Branford photographed in the 1870s.

Geography

The exact coordinates for the Town of Branford is located at 29°57′42″N82°55′38″W / 29.96167°N 82.92722°W / 29.96167; -82.92722 (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.

Climate

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).

Demographics

Historical population

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]

2010 and 2020 census

Branford racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)

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]

2000 census

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.

Education

The public schools within the Town of Branford is served by the Suwannee County School District.

• Branford Elementary School
• Branford High School

Library

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.

Branford Springs

On the Suwannee River, Branford Springs within the town is a popular diving spot. ^{[12] [13]}

• 
  Suwannee River Greenway
• 
  Suwannee River Greenway
• 
  Branford Springs
• 
  Branford Springs

See also

• Troy Spring State Park

References

1. "OUR HISTORY: HISTORY OF SUWANNEE COUNTY". www.suwanneechamber.com.
2. "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO" (PDF). www.flcities.com.
3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Branford, Florida
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Branford town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
9. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Branford town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
10. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Branford town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
11. "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Branford town, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
12. "Branford Springs". underwaterflorida. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
13. "Branford Springs". apalacheehills.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2012.

External links

• Town of Branford