Buford, Georgia Population 2022
Buford is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia. Buford has a 2020 population of 16,611. Buford is currently growing at a rate of 2.23% annually and its population has increased by 31.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,601 in 2010.
The average household income in Buford is $78,904 with a poverty rate of 11.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $969 per month, and the median house value is $239,100. The median age in Buford is 36.4 years, 34.1 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Buford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bufordwas:
- White: 68.54%
- Black or African American: 15.04%
- Other race: 10.31%
- Asian: 3.32%
- Two or more races: 2.63%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,064 | 68.54% |
| Black or African American | 2,428 | 15.04% |
| Some Other Race | 1,665 | 10.31% |
| Asian | 536 | 3.32% |
| Two or More Races | 425 | 2.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.15% |
Buford Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,003 | 3.19 | 66.1 |
| Married | 2,606 | 4 | 80.9 |
| Non Family | 1,396 | 1.46 | 44.1 |
| Female | 741 | 3.62 | 59.9 |
| Male | 260 | 3.14 | 52.7 |
3.79
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,321 | 12.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,284 | 12.49% |
| High School Graduate | 2,942 | 28.62% |
| Some College | 1,624 | 15.80% |
| Associates Degree | 500 | 4.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,902 | 18.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 706 | 6.87% |
Buford Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,945 | 5,225 | 1,840 |
| Hispanic | 2,428 | 939 | 335 |
| Black | 1,421 | 1,117 | 247 |
| Other Race | 1,115 | 176 | 19 |
| Asian | 371 | 328 | 184 |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 78 | 40 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.60%.
$36,263
Average Earnings
$40,502
Average Male
$30,714
Average Female
Buford Language by Age
Buford Language
73.39% of Buford residents speak only English, while 26.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.57% of the population.
Buford Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,358 | 850 | 19.50% |
| White | 8,400 | 729 | 8.68% |
| Other | 649 | NaN% | |
| Black | 2,418 | 231 | 9.55% |
11.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.17%
Male Poverty Rate
10.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buford is Hispanic, with 19.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buford is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.38%.
Buford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Buford Married by Age and Sex
Buford Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Buford Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 5.77% |
| Black | 120 | 6.95% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 2.24% |
| Native American | 25 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 18 | 4.70% |
Buford Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.62%
Born in Buford
82.42%
Native Born
17.58%
Foreign Born
12.20%
Non Citizen
5.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.42% of Buford residents were born in the United States, with 54.62% having been born in Georgia. 12.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,611 | 363 | 2.23% |
| 2021 | 16,248 | 363 | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 15,885 | 363 | 2.34% |
| 2019 | 15,522 | 363 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 15,159 | 309 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 14,850 | 400 | 2.77% |
| 2016 | 14,450 | 398 | 2.83% |
| 2015 | 14,052 | 364 | 2.66% |
| 2014 | 13,688 | 406 | 3.06% |
| 2013 | 13,282 | 258 | 1.98% |
| 2012 | 13,024 | 233 | 1.82% |
| 2011 | 12,791 | 190 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 12,601 | 1,933 | 1.68% |
| 2000 | 10,668 | 1,897 | 1.98% |
| 1990 | 8,771 | 2,074 | 2.73% |
| 1980 | 6,697 | 2,057 | 3.74% |
| 1970 | 4,640 | 472 | 1.08% |
| 1960 | 4,168 | 356 | 0.90% |
| 1950 | 3,812 | -379 | -0.94% |
| 1940 | 4,191 | 834 | 2.24% |
| 1930 | 3,357 | 857 | 2.99% |
| 1920 | 2,500 | 0.00% |