Buford, Georgia
Buford: city in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
About
Buford is a city located in the county of Gwinnett in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,225. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,750 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Buford
| Population | 15,750 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Gwinnett County |
| Area | 44055697 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.1207,-84.0044 |
| Altitude | 1,184 feet / 361 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:31:16 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 30518 |
| Population growth | 22.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Buford is located at 34°7'14"N 84°0'16"W (34.1206600, -84.0043500).
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Official website of Buford
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Buford increased by 22.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,225 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,791 | 4.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,024 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,282 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,688 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,052 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,450 | 2.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,850 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,159 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,522 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,750 | 1.45% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Buford
1Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Dr, Buford, GA 30519, United States View details
Phone: +17709043500 | Website available
2Buford Dam Park
1200 Saddle Dike #3, Buford, GA 30518, United States View details
Phone: +17709459531 | Website available
3Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park
7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518, United States View details
Phone: +14703233440 | Website available
4License to Chill Snow Island
7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518, United States View details
Phone: +14703233440 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Buford
1Buford City Hall
2300 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518 View details
Phone: +17709456761 | Website available
People born in Buford (14)
People born in Buford, including Olympic medalist in basketball Cindy Brogdon, businesswoman Brownie Wise, basketball player Christi Thomas, .
More notable people
- Roy Carlyle (American baseball player) he was born in 10/12/1900
- Tim Wansley (American football player) he was born in 07/11/1978
- Steve Lawler (American professional wrestler) he was born in 01/01/1965
- Ryan McDaniel (American football player) he was born in 08/09/1988
- Austin Shepherd (American football player) he was born in 28/05/1992
- Emmanuel Ogbuehi (American football player) he was born in 17/08/1990
- Isaac Nauta (American-football player (1997-)) he was born in 21/05/1997
- Reid Ferguson (American football player from the United States) he was born in 24/03/1994
- Elexa Bahr (Association football player) she was born in 26/05/1998
- Joey Bart (baseball player (1996-)) he was born in 15/12/1996
- Brandon Marsh (US professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, born 1997) he was born in 01/01/1997
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Buford, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490221 | MAK Beauty Institute | Cumming (GA) | 30040-2783 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Buford, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Buford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buford Post Office | Buford (GA) | 30518 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Buford, North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 113 people.
Other cities in Gwinnett County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gwinnett County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Corners | 44,294 | A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia. |
| Lawrenceville | 30,842 | City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States |
| Duluth | 29,676 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA |
| Suwanee | 21,803 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA |
| Sugar Hill | 21,747 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States |
| Snellville | 20,185 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States |
| Norcross | 18,003 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States |
| Lilburn | 13,055 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States |
| Dacula | 6,477 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Grayson | 4,429 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States |
| Berkeley Lake | 2,133 | City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Mountain Park | 576 | Census-designated place in Gwinnett County, Georgia |
| Rest Haven | 65 | Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Buford distances to largest Georgia cities