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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buford

Georgia · 10,668 residents · 18.226 sq mi
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Buford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,733. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,668
+22%since 1990
from 8,748 in 1990
1990 – 2025
585 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 480 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+4%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K11K13K16K19K1990201020202024Buford
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,733
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,758 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,308
+63%since 1990
from $11,250 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$610
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
61.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
38.7% rent
2.5
−3%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(7,283)
Black14.4%(1,257)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(202)
Asian0.5%(42)
Diversity Score39.7%(3,469)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(7,147)
Black13.2%(1,404)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,842)
Asian0.8%(86)
Diversity Score60.7%(6,480)
61
+53%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−1%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buford, Georgia?

Buford, Georgia has about 10,668 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buford, Georgia?

The typical household in Buford, Georgia earns about $38,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buford, Georgia expensive?

In Buford, Georgia, the median home is worth about $95,400, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Buford, Georgia?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Buford, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buford, Georgia?

About 11.2% of people in Buford, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buford, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Buford, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,920 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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