Branford, Florida facts for kids
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Branford, Florida
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| Town of Branford | |
Top, left to right: Downtown Branford, Suwannee River, Branford Town Hall, Branford Water Tower
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| Motto(s):
"On the Banks of the Suwannee River"
"Spring Diving Capital of the World" "In God We Trust" |
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Location in Suwannee County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Suwannee |
| Settled (Rowland's Bluff-New Branford Settlement) | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 625.88/sq mi (241.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32008
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-08175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0279335 |
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. The population was 711 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Branford is located at 29°57′42″N 82°55′38″W / 29.96167°N 82.92722°W (29.961803, –82.927204).
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 | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| 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.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 712 people, 345 households, and 235 families residing in the town.
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.
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Suwannee River Greenway
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Suwannee River Greenway
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Branford Springs
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Branford Springs
See also
In Spanish: Branford (Florida) para niños
