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Branford, CT


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Branford, Connecticut

Branford, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 6 miles E of New Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 71 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the New Haven - Meriden metropolitan area. There are an estimated 28,683 people in Branford.

The People and Families of Branford

In Branford, about 53% of adults are married.

Branford has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($35,500) in Branford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

High Points

Branford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Branford Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Branford, CT

Comparing Branford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity27
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime93
Low Property Crime83

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