Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buford, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,997

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.8%8,065

Hispanic/Latino

31.9%5,737

Asian

8.9%1,595

Black

8.3%1,497

Two or More

5.6%1,009

Other

0.5%94

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%380

High School Diploma

25.8%2,634

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%485

Some College (1+ yr)

10%1,015

Associate's Degree

7.9%805

Bachelor's Degree

20.3%2,066

Master's Degree

6.2%637

Professional Degree

2.3%233

Doctorate

0.5%55

HS or Higher

81.5%

BA or Higher

29.3%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$368,700

Median Renti

$1,357

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.2%3,654

Renter-Occupied

31.8%1,702

Total Units

5,939

Homeownership

68.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.1%295

$50K–$100K

4.1%148

$100K–$150K

1.2%44

$150K–$200K

3.9%141

$200K–$300K

24.2%885

$300K–$500K

25.6%934

$500K–$1M

26.7%975

$1M+

6.3%232

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

125

$750–$1,000

206

$1,000–$1,250

294

$1,250–$1,500

293

$1,500–$2,000

387

$2,000+

250

Year Built

2020 or later

5.9%351

2010–2019

23%1,366

2000–2009

15.5%919

1990–1999

14.5%863

1980–1989

15.9%945

1970–1979

6.7%395

1960–1969

7%415

1950–1959

4.5%267

1940–1949

2.4%145

1939 or earlier

4.6%273

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.3%2,748

Electricity

43.1%2,309

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%200

No Fuel

0.9%48

Fuel Oil

0.6%33

Wood

0.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,471

Mean Household Incomei

$105,012

Per Capita Incomei

$33,216

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

7,950

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%188

$10K–$15K

4.4%235

$15K–$20K

4.6%245

$20K–$25K

2.6%140

$25K–$30K

3.3%177

$30K–$35K

2.6%138

$35K–$40K

6.3%335

$40K–$45K

4.5%241

$45K–$50K

5.1%274

$50K–$60K

6.3%336

$60K–$75K

11.7%628

$75K–$100K

12.6%673

$100K–$125K

5.6%300

$125K–$150K

5.5%294

$150K–$200K

11.5%616

$200K+

10%536

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

164

Residentsi

274

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes62% occupied$376/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8123 homes80% occupied$440/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,471/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

83.3%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

16%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

80.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63.7% of subsidized households are minority

18.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,19023.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,897

Korea

426

Germany

193

China

164

Philippines

132

Canada

India

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,380

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,572

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

571(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.9%Insured

13.1%Uninsured