Categories in Buford, Georgia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Buford, Georgia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 783 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 513 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 487 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 454 | 20 years |
| Shopping | 444 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 408 | 22 years |
| Other construction | 287 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 250 | 23 years |
| Clothing stores | 235 | 30 years |
| Electronics stores | 235 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 214 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 200 | 16 years |
| Hairdressers | 198 | 22 years |
| General contractors | 197 | 24 years |
| Dentists | 196 | 19 years |
| Financial services | 178 | 26 years |
| Religion | 170 | 35 years |
Buford, Georgia Facts
| Area | 17.1 mi² |
| Population | 15,745 |
| Male Population | 7,684 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 8,061 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +5.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +73.5% |
| Median Age | 34.6 years (Male: 32.5, Female: 36.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $94,432 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 404, 678, 770 |
| Neighborhoods | Buford, Duncan Corners, Gwinnett Village, Downtown, Southside |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.12066, -84.00435 |
| Zip Codes | 30515, 30518, 30519 |
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Buford, Georgia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,904 | 9,617 | 9,073 | 14,197 | 15,745 | 16,544 | 16,872 |
| Population Density | 869.9 / mi² | 561.3 / mi² | 529.6 / mi² | 828.6 / mi² | 919 / mi² | 965.6 / mi² | 984.8 / mi² |
Buford, Georgia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 73.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford, Georgia | +5.6% | +63.7% | +73.5% |
| Georgia (U.S. state) | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Buford, Georgia Median Age
Median Age: 34.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford, Georgia | 34.6 yrs | 36.5 yrs | 32.5 yrs |
| Georgia (U.S. state) | 35.4 yrs | 36.6 yrs | 34.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Buford, Georgia Population Density
Population Density: 919 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford, Georgia | 15,745 | 17.13 sq mi | 919 / mi² |
| Georgia (U.S. state) | 10.5 million | 59,425.2 sq mi | 177 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Buford, Georgia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Buford, Georgia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Buford, Georgia
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Buford, Georgia
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Buford, Georgia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Buford, Georgia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Buford, Georgia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $47,459 | $55,140 | $69,656 | $71,911 | $52,323 | $80,290 | $80,517 | $94,432 |
| Total GDP | $555.8M | $818.7M | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.4B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $3.2B |
Buford, Georgia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford, Georgia | 281,519 tn | 17.88 tn | 16,431.1 tons/mi² |
| Georgia (U.S. state) | 183,571,845 tn | 17.48 tn | 3,089.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 281,519 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.88 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 16,431.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/14 | 8:05 PM | 4.5 | 83.2 km | — | Georgia, USA | usgs.gov |
Buford, Georgia
Buford is a city in Gwinnett and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,225. Most of the city is in Gwinnett County, which is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan Statisti..
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