Branford, Connecticut (original) (raw)

Branford is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 28,683.

Geography

\nAccording to the

United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.5 km² (28.0 mi²). 56.9 km² (22.0 mi²) of it is land and 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 21.50% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the

census of 2000, there are 28,683 people, 12,543 households, and 7,663 families residing in the town. The population density is 503.8/km² (1,305.2/mi²). There are 13,342 housing units at an average density of 234.4/km² (607.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.05% White, 1.35% African American, 0.10% Native American, 2.72% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. 2.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 12,543 households out of which 25.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% are non-families. 32.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.90. In the town the population is spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.2 males. The median income for a household in the town is 58,009,andthemedianincomeforafamilyis58,009, and the median income for a family is 58,009,andthemedianincomeforafamilyis69,510. Males have a median income of 46,927versus46,927 versus 46,927versus35,947 for females. The per capita income for the town is $32,301. 4.1% of the population and 3.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.9% are under the age of 18 and 4.0% are 65 or older.