Buford, GA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Buford was 18,130, a 2.48% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Buford's population was 17,691, an increase of 3.40% compared to a population of 17,110 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Buford, GA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Buford increased by 7,064. In this period, the peak population was 18,130 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 11,066 - -
2001 11,047 -19 -0.17%
2002 11,049 2 0.02%
2003 11,117 68 0.62%
2004 11,130 13 0.12%
2005 11,098 -32 -0.29%
2006 11,284 186 1.68%
2007 11,736 452 4.01%
2008 12,014 278 2.37%
2009 12,284 270 2.25%
2010 12,543 259 2.11%
2011 12,732 189 1.51%
2012 12,963 231 1.81%
2013 13,221 258 1.99%
2014 13,627 406 3.07%
2015 13,991 364 2.67%
2016 14,388 397 2.84%
2017 14,787 399 2.77%
2018 15,098 311 2.1%
2019 15,465 367 2.43%
2020 17,110 1,645 10.64%
2021 17,691 581 3.4%
2022 18,130 439 2.48%
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Buford, GA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Buford's population increased by 1,477 (13.35%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Buford's population increased by 4,567 (36.41%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Buford's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Buford's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 18,130. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Buford's population peaked in year 2022 at 18,130.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Buford's population was lowest in year 2001 at 11,047.

Buford, GA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Buford grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Buford had an average annual population growth rate of 2.90% per year. Overall the population grew 63.84% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Buford's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Buford's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.90% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Buford's population grew the most with an increase of 1,645 (10.64%).

While from 2004 and 2005, Buford's population declined the most with a negative growth of 32 (-0.29%).

Things to know

Is Buford, GA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Buford's population increased by 1,020 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 581 (3.40%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 439 (2.48%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Buford, GA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Buford increased by 4,909 (37.13%). The population was highest at 18,130 in the year 2022 and lowest at 13,221 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.44%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Buford, GA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Buford population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Buford across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Buford was 18,130, a 2.48% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Buford population was 17,691, an increase of 3.40% compared to a population of 17,110 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Buford increased by 7,064. In this period, the peak population was 18,130 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Buford population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Buford is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Buford population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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