Buford is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia. Buford has a 2024 population of 18,652. Buford is currently growing at a rate of 2.07% annually and its population has increased by 8.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,136 in 2020.
The average household income in Buford is $94,305 with a poverty rate of 9.27%. The median age in Buford is 35.6 years: 31.7 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,946 | 57.75% |
| Two or more races | 3,038 | 17.64% |
| Black or African American | 2,147 | 12.47% |
| Other race | 1,323 | 7.68% |
| Asian | 704 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,019 | 3.39 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 2,815 | 4.16 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 1,240 | 1.3 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 531 | 4.34 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 433 | 3.24 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,102 | 10.84% |
| Associates Degree | 617 | 6.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,047 | 20.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 814 | 8.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,885 | 28.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,052 | 10.35% |
| Some College | 1,646 | 16.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,496 | 5,015 | 1,831 |
| Hispanic | 2,819 | 1,452 | 393 |
| 2+ Races | 1,352 | 879 | 134 |
| Black | 1,275 | 1,057 | 421 |
| Other Race | 996 | 289 | 78 |
| Asian | 491 | 414 | 196 |
| Native American | 19 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,112 | $104,120 | $41,685 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,929 | $161,333 | $52,250 |
| High School Graduate | $39,867 | $44,162 | $38,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,611 | $34,981 | $21,761 |
| Overall | $44,485 | $54,577 | $34,651 |
| Some College | $46,836 | $54,405 | $31,250 |
$44,485
Average Earnings
$54,577
Average Male
$34,651
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.88% of Buford residents speak only English, while 32.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,432 | 1,065 | 12.63% |
| Hispanic | 5,380 | 398 | 7.4% |
| Other | 1,323 | 132 | 9.98% |
| Multiple | 3,038 | 95 | 3.13% |
| Black | 2,134 | 91 | 4.26% |
| Native | 64 | 64 | 100% |
| Asian | 704 | 20 | 2.84% |
9.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.55%
Male Poverty Rate
8.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buford is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buford is Asian, with 2.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.2% |
| Some College | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.4% |
| Male Employed | 3.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,917 | $105,604 |
| Households | $68,165 | $94,305 |
| Married Families | $99,476 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,174 | $52,918 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
519
Number of Veterans
445
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 217 |
| First Gulf War | 173 |
| Vietnam | 143 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 198 |
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 6.04% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 3.55% |
| Black | 56 | 3.89% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 20 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.77%
Born in Buford
79.96%
Native Born
20.04%
Foreign Born
12.62%
Non Citizen
7.42%
Naturalized
79.96% of Buford residents were born in the United States, with 53.77% having been born in Georgia. 12.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,547 | 379 | 1.88% |
| 2028 | 20,168 | 379 | 1.92% |
| 2027 | 19,789 | 379 | 1.95% |
| 2026 | 19,410 | 379 | 1.99% |
| 2025 | 19,031 | 379 | 2.03% |
| 2024 | 18,652 | 379 | 2.07% |
| 2023 | 18,273 | 114 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 18,159 | 461 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 17,698 | 562 | 3.28% |
| 2020 | 17,136 | 1,671 | 10.81% |
| 2019 | 15,465 | 367 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 15,098 | 311 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 14,787 | 399 | 2.77% |
| 2016 | 14,388 | 397 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 13,991 | 364 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 13,627 | 406 | 3.07% |
| 2013 | 13,221 | 258 | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 12,963 | 231 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 12,732 | 189 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 12,543 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,668 | 1,897 | 21.63% |
| 1990 | 8,771 | 2,074 | 30.97% |
| 1980 | 6,697 | 2,057 | 44.33% |
| 1970 | 4,640 | 472 | 11.32% |
| 1960 | 4,168 | 356 | 9.34% |
| 1950 | 3,812 | -379 | -9.04% |
| 1940 | 4,191 | 834 | 24.84% |
| 1930 | 3,357 | 857 | 34.28% |
| 1920 | 2,500 | -18,047 | -87.83% |