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Buford

South Carolina · 346 residents · 2.28 sq mi
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Buford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,583. Population has grown 22% since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $210,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
+22%since 2023
from 283 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 124 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−12%since 2023
from 42.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
24835446156767420202024Buford
2024346
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,583
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,639 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,307
−31%since 2023
from $39,377 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.245
−46%since 2023
from 0.456 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $188,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
Female
39.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buford, South Carolina?

Buford, South Carolina has about 346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buford, South Carolina?

The typical household in Buford, South Carolina earns about $81,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buford, South Carolina expensive?

In Buford, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $210,700.

How educated are people in Buford, South Carolina?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Buford, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buford, South Carolina?

About 2.9% of people in Buford, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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