Population

· The population of North Branford increased from 12,996 in 1990 to 13,906 in 2000.

· The median income of residents in North Branford increased from $50,798 in 1990 to $64,488 in 2000. The median income measures the income of households in the middle of the income spread.

· When adjusted for inflation, median income decreased –3.7%from 1990 to 2000.

Economy

· The number of jobs in North Branford increased from 2,800 in 1993 to 4,170 in 1998.

· The property tax base per household increased from $193,641 in 1995 to $237,827 in 2000. This is a measure of how much wealth in the form of taxable property a community has, divided by the number of households in the community.

· The property tax base increased 9% from 1995 to 2000, adjusting for inflation.

Education

· In 2000, North Branford’s property tax base per pupil was $391,303. This is a measure of how much wealth in the form of taxable property a community has, divided by the number of students in the public schools.

· North Branford received $3,216 per pupil in state education aid in 2000.

· In 2000, 5.7% of the elementary school children in North Branford schools were eligible for free or reduced school lunch; 4.0% were non-Asian minorities.

· Enrollment in North Branford schools increased 10.2% between 1993 and 2000.