Buford, GA Demographics
A map of Buford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,431 | 49.2% |
Hispanic | 4,647 | 27.1% |
Black | 2,301 | 13.4% |
Asian | 1,012 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 650 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 103 | 0.6% |
Buford, Georgia had a population of 17,144 in 2020. It was 49.2% White, 13.4% Black, 5.9% Asian, 27.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 675 places in Georgia, Buford is the 67th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Buford's White Population
8,431 residents of Buford identify as White, or 49.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Buford roughly similar to the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Buford is ranked #414 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Buford is more White than neighboring Sugar Hill (48.8% White), and Suwanee (46.6% White). Buford is less White than neighboring Rest Haven (64.4% White), Flowery Branch (70.1% White), and Oakwood (51.3% White).
Buford's Black Population
2,301 residents of Buford identify as Black, or 13.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buford less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Buford is ranked #439 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Buford is more Black than neighboring Rest Haven (11.1% Black), Sugar Hill (12.4% Black), and Flowery Branch (8.6% Black). Buford is less Black than neighboring Suwanee (14.2% Black), and Oakwood (14.4% Black).
Buford's Asian Population
1,012 residents of Buford identify as Asian, or 5.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Buford is ranked #44 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Buford is more Asian than neighboring Flowery Branch (3.9% Asian), and Oakwood (2.9% Asian). Buford is less Asian than neighboring Rest Haven (6.7% Asian), Sugar Hill (15.2% Asian), and Suwanee (25.3% Asian).
Buford's Hispanic Population
4,647 residents of Buford identify as Hispanic, or 27.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buford larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Buford is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Buford is more Hispanic than neighboring Rest Haven (13.3% Hispanic), Sugar Hill (18.9% Hispanic), Flowery Branch (12.7% Hispanic), and Suwanee (8.8% Hispanic). Buford is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakwood (27.5% Hispanic).
Buford's Native American/Other Population
103 residents of Buford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Buford is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Buford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rest Haven (0% Native American/Other), and Oakwood (0.4% Native American/Other). Buford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sugar Hill (0.8% Native American/Other), Flowery Branch (0.9% Native American/Other), and Suwanee (0.9% Native American/Other).
Buford's Multiracial Population
650 residents of Buford identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Buford is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Buford is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakwood (3.4% Multiracial). Buford is less Multiracial than neighboring Rest Haven (4.4% Multiracial), Sugar Hill (3.9% Multiracial), Flowery Branch (3.9% Multiracial), and Suwanee (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.