Buford, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Buford, Ohio had a total population of 455, the 905th largest community in Ohio, with a median household income of $86,414, which is 21% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Ohio.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
- Unemployment rate of 21.9% is notably above the national average.
Buford Quick Facts
How Buford Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 488 | 455 | -6.8% |
| Median household income | $83,750 | $86,414 | +3.2% |
| Median home value | $152,900 | $159,500 | +4.3% |
How Buford Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Buford Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Highland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 6,527 | $55,521 | 21.7% | $149,200 |
| Lynchburg | 1,493 | $70,956 | 12.1% | $150,600 |
| Leesburg | 1,098 | $77,102 | 10.0% | $150,900 |
| Highland Holiday | 976 | $61,950 | 11.3% | $67,100 |
| Rocky Fork Point | 818 | $36,250 | 32.8% | $140,600 |
| Mowrystown | 510 | $72,813 | 34.1% | $93,000 |
| Sinking Spring | 319 | $108,090 | 11.0% | $151,600 |
| Highland | 113 | $40,000 | 21.2% | $97,200 |
Cities Similar to Buford
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloydsville | 475 | N/A | $260,400 | 24.1% | 0.0% |
| Stewart | 479 | N/A | $73,900 | 7.6% | 0.0% |
| Hamburg | 461 | $77,054 | $319,500 | 51.5% | 12.6% |
| Miller | 467 | $79,063 | $241,300 | 29.8% | 0.0% |
| Fredericksburg | 452 | $75,909 | $168,400 | 12.6% | 1.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 455, Buford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Buford is a small community located in Ohio, within Highland County. The total population is 455. It ranks as the 905th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Buford is 26.7 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 29.2% of the population under 18, Buford has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Buford is $86,414. This is 21% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Buford. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 21.9%. This is 361% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $159,500. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Buford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Buford was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
49.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Buford in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Buford, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Buford, Ohio?
Buford, Ohio has a population of 455 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Buford, OH?
The median household income in Buford is $86,414, which is 7% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Buford, OH?
The ACS sample for Buford recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Buford, Ohio?
Buford's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Buford, OH?
The median home value in Buford is $159,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.
How educated is Buford, Ohio?
49.6% of adults (25+) in Buford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.