Buford, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
16,003
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$243,600
Median Income
$57,147
Median Rent
$1,087
Buford SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
5
Buford, GA Cost Of Living
98
Buford's Overall Cost Of Living
Buford's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Buford | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
Buford, GA Photos
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Rankings for Buford in Georgia
Map Of Buford, GA
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Population over time in Buford
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,003 | 5.4% |
| 2019 | 15,185 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 14,662 | 5.3% |
| 2017 | 13,927 | 5.2% |
| 2016 | 13,244 | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 12,864 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 12,754 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 12,575 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 12,335 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 12,032 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Buford
| Race | Buford | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.2% | 52.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 13.4% | 31.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 29.4% | 9.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Buford
| Gender | Buford | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Buford for adults over 25
| Education | Buford | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Buford, Georgia
| Income | Buford | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.4% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
