As of the census[3] 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 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.
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.
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.
Branford is served by two Public Schools, Branford Elementary School and Branford High School.
A public library 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.[6][7]
