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Buford

Georgia · 17,144 residents · 18.226 sq mi
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Buford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,147. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,144
+61%since 2000
from 10,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+10%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K13K16K19K1990201020202024Buford
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,147
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,733 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,299
+38%since 2000
from $18,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+73%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(8,431)
Black13.4%(2,301)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(4,647)
Asian5.9%(1,012)
Other4.1%(711)
Diversity Score82.5%(14,140)
Diversity Score
82
+36%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−55.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buford, Georgia?

Buford, Georgia has about 17,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buford, Georgia?

The typical household in Buford, Georgia earns about $57,147 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 $243,600, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Buford, Georgia?

About 25.7% 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 12.2% 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 8,396 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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

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