Branford, Connecticut
Branford: Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates
About
Branford is a town located in the county of New Haven in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,026 and a population density of 1,001 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,736 inhabitants.
The town was created 381 years ago in 1643.
Quick Facts about Branford
| Population : | 27,736 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | New Haven County |
| Different from : | Branford |
| Postal code : | 06405 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 203 |
| Area : | 28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13, 14 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1644 (381 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:10:42 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 991 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Branford is located at 41°16'46"N 72°48'54"W (41.2795400, -72.8151000).
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Official website of Branford
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Branford decreased by 1.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,026 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,014 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,038 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,999 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,260 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,153 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,035 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,010 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,015 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,900 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,736 | -0.59% | estimation process |
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People born in Branford (23)
People born in Branford, including football quarterback Stu Clancy, Railroad and Steamboat Company Founder Henry B. Plant, lawyer James Gould, .
List
- Joseph Barker (American politician (1751-1815)) he was born in 19/10/1751
- John Russell (United States Representative from New York) he was born in 07/09/1772
- Aaron Steven Lanfare (American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 09/09/1824
- Alvin T. Smith (American judge) he was born in 17/11/1802
- Beauty McGowan (American baseball player) he was born in 08/11/1901
- Bob Rivers (American radio host and musician) he was born in 07/07/1956
- Henry Ludington (American Army commander) he was born in 01/01/1739
- Ollie Sax (American baseball player) he was born in 05/11/1904
- Ron Glick (Israeli footballer) he was born in 23/01/1985
- Timothy Blackstone (American railroad executive, philanthropist and politician) he was born in 28/03/1829
- Alex Deibold (American snowboarder) he was born in 08/05/1986
- John Baldwin (American educator and philanthropist) he was born in 13/10/1799
- Herman Lubinsky (Record label founder & producer) he was born in 30/08/1896
- David Hudson (founder of Hudson, Ohio) he was born in 17/02/1761
- Ebenezer Russell (New York politician) he was born in 26/12/1747
- Emily Peck (American actress) she was born in 25/06/1984
- Albertus H. Baldwin (artist) he was born in 01/01/1865
- Lonnie Reed he was born in 30/01/1945
Schools in Branford
College & universities near Branford, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128674 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Branford Campus | Branford (CT) | 06405 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Branford, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| OSB | Old Saybrook station | 455 Boston Post Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Branford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Branford Post Office | Branford (CT) | 06405 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Branford , Florida human settlement in Suwannee County, Florida, United States of America with a population of 735 people.
Other cities in New Haven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Haven County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 130,801 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Waterbury | 106,826 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Hamden | 60,294 | Town in Connecticut, US |
| Meriden | 58,981 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| West Haven | 54,367 | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Milford | 53,259 | A city in New Haven County, Connecticut. |
| Wallingford | 44,076 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Naugatuck | 30,905 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Cheshire | 28,806 | Town in Connecticut |
| East Haven | 28,454 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| North Haven | 23,556 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Guilford | 22,043 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Southbury | 19,496 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Ansonia | 18,525 | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
| Madison | 17,924 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Wolcott | 16,565 | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Branford distances to largest Connecticut cities
