State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
930.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.29% (363)
Growth Since 2010
32.91% (4,023)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Buford, Georgia Population 2021
16,248
Buford is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 16,248, it is the 68th largest city in Georgia and the 2196th largest city in the United States . Buford is currently growing at a rate of 2.29% annually and its population has increased by 32.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,225 in 2010. Buford reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 18 miles, Buford has a population density of 930 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Buford, Georgia is 16,248 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 15,522.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,225.
Buford, Georgia Population 2021
| 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% |
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Buford Population by Race
Buford Population Pyramid $2021
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Buford Population by Age
Buford Households and Families
| 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
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Buford Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Buford Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Buford Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Buford Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,263
Average Earnings
$40,502
Average Male
$30,714
Average Female
Buford Earnings by Educational Attainment
Buford Language by Age
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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 Language
Buford Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,358 | 850 | 19.50% |
| White | 8,400 | 729 | 8.68% |
| Other | 1,665 | 649 | 38.98% |
| 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 Other, with 38.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buford is White, with 8.68% 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 Poverty
Buford Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Buford Marital Status
Buford Veterans by War
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| 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 Race
Buford Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
Buford Veterans by Education
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63.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Buford Employment by Age
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Buford Employment by Race
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Buford Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Buford Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |