Buford
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia
Buford is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with 17,144 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,184 ft (361 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rest Haven, 1.5 miles NE.
- 17,144residents (2020 Census)
- 1,184 ftelevation · 361 m
- 19.1 sq miland area · 49.6 km²
- 896 / sq mipopulation density
- 30518main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Buford
Buford is a city in Gwinnett and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,144. Most of the city is in Gwinnett County, which is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The northern sliver of the city is in Hall County, which comprises the Gainesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area and is part of the larger Atlanta-Athens-Clarke-Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area.
The city was founded in 1872 after a railroad was built in the area connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, with Atlanta. Buford was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, who at the time was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway. The city's leather industry, led by the Bona Allen Company, as well as its location as a railway stop, caused the population to expand during the early 1900s until after the Great Depression had ended.
The city has its own school district, the Buford City School District, and has been the birthplace and home of several musicians and athletes. Various tourist locations, including museums and community centers, the largest mall in the state of Georgia, the Mall of Georgia, and Lake Lanier Islands are in the Buford region.
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Living in Buford
- Median household income
- $69,471
- Median home value
- $368,700
- Median rent
- $1,357/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Buford had 17,144 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,144 |
|---|---|
| Density | 896 per sq mi (346 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buford at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Gwinnett County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,144 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.14 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1186° N, 83.9886° W |
| ZIP codes | 30518, 30519 |
| Official website | cityofbuford.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1311784 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buford
- Rest Haven1.5 mi NE
- Sugar Hill3.3 mi SW
- Flowery Branch5.4 mi NE
- Suwanee6.4 mi SW
- Mulberry6.5 mi SE
- Oakwood9.3 mi NE
- Braselton10.1 mi E
- Cumming10.3 mi NW
- Dacula10.7 mi SE
- Auburn11.4 mi SE
- Lawrenceville11.5 mi S
- Duluth12.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buford
What county is Buford in?
Buford is in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
What is the population of Buford, GA?
17,144 people lived in Buford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buford, GA?
The main ZIP code is 30518. Other ZIP codes: 30519.
What is the elevation of Buford?
1,184 feet (361 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buford?
Rest Haven (1.5 mi), Sugar Hill (3.3 mi), Flowery Branch (5.4 mi), Suwanee (6.4 mi), Mulberry (6.5 mi).
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