This was 8.2 percent lower than the state average of 40.2 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 16,003.
76.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Buford for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,257 | 23.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 2,518 | 25.9 |
GED or alternative credential | 359 | 3.7 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 434 | 4.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,046 | 10.8 |
Associate's degree | 615 | 6.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,771 | 18.2 |
Master's degree | 524 | 5.4 |
Professional school degree | 158 | 1.6 |
Doctorate degree | 43 | 0.4 |