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Buford, GA


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Buford, Georgia

Buford, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 21 miles E of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 33 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The people of the city are in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Buford has a population of 10,668.

The People and Families of Buford

In Buford, about 46% of adults are married.

Approximately 24% of Buford is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Buford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buford had a median family income of $43,100.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Buford residents, with $32,555. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Buford Housing

In Buford, 61% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Buford, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Buford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBuford Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Buford Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Buford, GA

Comparing Buford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women47
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population24
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better48
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents52

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