City · Georgia
Buford, Georgia
Buford, city, mostly in Gwinnett County (84.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Hall County, Georgia. Buford had 18,780 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,144 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,997 (±51). GEOID 1311784.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,780
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,144 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,997 ±51
Median household income
$69,471
±$6,690 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$368,700
±$42,521 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,357
±$149 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Buford and what county is it in?
Buford is a city mostly in Gwinnett County (84.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Hall County, Georgia. It covers 19.0 square miles of land, 901 residents per square mile in 2020.
Buford is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett County | 14,479 | 84.5% |
| Hall County | 2,665 | 15.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Buford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,780 people lived in Buford on July 1, 2025, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 17,144 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,997 (±51).
| Measure | Buford | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,997 ±51 | 979,864 | +1,854 |
| Households | 5,356 ±551 | 327,043 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.33 ±0.34 | 2.98 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,939 ±645 | 340,962 | no clear change |
Buford's population since 2000
From 10,668 in 2000 to 18,780 in 2025: up 76.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Buford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Buford?
The median resident of Buford is 34.4 years old; 33.7% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.9%. 23.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Buford | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±4.2 | 36.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.7% ±2.8 pts | 26.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.3% ±2.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±2.7 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.9% ±6.6 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.8% ±6.3 pts | 30.6% | −8.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±1.8 pts | 27.8% | −5.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.9% ±3.1 pts | 13.2% | +5.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.3% ±3.5 pts | 28.4% | +5.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.0% ±5.1 pts | 38.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1% ±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.1% ±3.0 pts | 15.2% | −7.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.5% ±4.0 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.3% ±4.4 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1% ±2.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±3.2 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Buford earn?
Half of Buford's 5,356 households earn less than $69,471 a year (±$6,690), against $87,890 in Gwinnett County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $73,663 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Buford | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,471 ±$6,690 | $87,890 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,012 ±$15,439 | $113,877 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,216 ±$5,339 | $38,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% ±3.8 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.4% ±7.6 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.6% ±4.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±1.6 pts | 98.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6% ±3.5 pts | 94.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Buford?
Owners occupy 68.2% of Buford's occupied homes and renters 31.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $368,700 by its owner (±$42,521). The median renter pays $1,357 a month including utilities, and 43.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Buford | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $368,700 ±$42,521 | $380,900 | +$74,441 |
| Median gross rent | $1,357 ±$149 | $1,810 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.7% ±9.4 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,944 ±$153 | $2,050 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.2% ±5.8 pts | 66.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.8% ±5.8 pts | 33.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,939 ±645 | 340,962 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.9% ±8.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.9% ±5.4 pts | 70.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% ±4.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.9% ±2.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 23.0% ±3.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±2.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Buford building?
Builders took permits for 61 new housing units in Buford in 2025 (61 in single-family houses), 3.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Buford work and get to work?
71.8% of Buford's workers drive alone and 13.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Buford | Gwinnett County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8% ±4.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8% ±4.8 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±3.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.9% ±2.9 pts | 18.4% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±2.2 | 32.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Buford?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Buford, and 11 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $64,605 (Tract 501.11) to $73,950 (Tract 501.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 501.05Gwinnett County | 4,731 | $73,950 |
| Tract 501.15Gwinnett County | 3,893 | $72,910 |
| Tract 501.10Gwinnett County | 6,715 | $95,645 |
| Tract 501.13Gwinnett County | 6,948 | $74,607 |
| Tract 16.07Hall County | 5,650 | $75,605 |
| Tract 501.11Gwinnett County | 2,605 | $64,605 |
| Tract 506.31Gwinnett County | 8,982 | $104,327 |
| Tract 15.02Hall County | 4,144 | $109,375 |
| Tract 506.32Gwinnett County | 3,505 | $101,852 |
| Tract 501.14Gwinnett County | 3,048 | $80,346 |
| Tract 506.34Gwinnett County | 6,255 | $93,061 |
| Tract 506.33Gwinnett County | 2,421 | $73,728 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Buford) · Census block assignment files
How does Buford compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Buford is the 2,040th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 65th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Buford ranks 139th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 65th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 81st | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 172nd | 360 |
| Median household income | 139th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 134th | 357 |
| Median home value | 52nd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 106th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 213th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 116th | 343 |
| Median age | 247th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 107th | 354 |
| Work from home | 83rd | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 149th | 359 |
Buford's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Buford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Buford?
7 of the 57 figures for Buford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Buford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Buford.