Buford, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Buford | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,954 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1149.1 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.20% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,180 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Buford grew by 52.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,458 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Buford has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Buford | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,532 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.59% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Buford is about 5% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Buford | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $270,312 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,454 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.8% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Buford is about 15.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,454 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Buford spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 215 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Buford | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.5 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 215 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,655 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,398 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,077 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Buford is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Buford has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Buford | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.09 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Buford has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Buford | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.4% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Buford, Georgia.
What is the population of Buford, Georgia?
The population of Buford, Georgia is 21,954, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Buford, Georgia?
The population density of Buford, Georgia is 1149.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Buford, Georgia?
The median household income in Buford, Georgia is $78,532, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Buford, Georgia?
The median home price in Buford, Georgia is $270,312, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Buford, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Buford, Georgia is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.