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Buford

Georgia · 12,225 residents · 18.226 sq mi
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Buford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,546. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,800. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,225
+15%since 2000
from 10,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+8%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K13K16K19K1990201020202024Buford
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,546
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,733 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,905
+9%since 2000
from $18,308 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+57%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(7,147)
Black13.2%(1,404)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,842)
Asian0.8%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(6,480)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(6,904)
Black13.4%(1,637)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(3,122)
Asian2.8%(347)
Other0.4%(50)
Diversity Score73.2%(8,954)
Diversity Score
73
+21%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buford, Georgia?

Buford, Georgia has about 12,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buford, Georgia?

The typical household in Buford, Georgia earns about $42,546 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 $164,800, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Buford, Georgia?

About 18.1% 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 23.0% 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 3,477 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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