Population 161 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Buford
Household size in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.39 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Buford are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.52, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.7 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.8, Buford is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.8% of households in Buford, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Buford
Renters in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Buford is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 55.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Buford: 22.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +21 | +11 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Buford is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $318 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $707 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $762 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,188 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$871 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Buford costs $1,188 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in North Dakota as a whole ($1,031). The typical renter here spends 13.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Buford
Bachelor's degrees in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Buford (28.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Buford is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in North Dakota overall (94.1%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Buford
| Period | Buford | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Buford has been strong: just 0.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Buford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buford | 2.91 | 33.8 | 3.8% | 20.3% | 22.7% | 1997 | $1,188 | 28.8% | 90.8% | 0.8% |
| Fairview | 1.75 | 48.9 | 0.7% | 13.8% | 20.1% | 1977 | $2,093 | 24.1% | 94.7% | 1.7% |
| Trenton | 3.16 | 30.1 | 4.9% | 27.2% | 24.4% | 2000 | $999 | 29.9% | 91.2% | 0.9% |
| Cartwright | 2.12 | 42.2 | 1.1% | 33.0% | 14.8% | 1981 | $2,093 | 17.0% | 95.1% | 0.3% |
| Fairview | 2.43 | 39.7 | 9.6% | 24.0% | 24.2% | 1977 | $962 | 19.9% | 94.9% | 5.5% |
| Charbonneau | 2.20 | 40.4 | 1.0% | 35.6% | 15.0% | 1982 | $2,088 | 15.3% | 94.0% | 0.2% |
| Bainville | 3.36 | 27.4 | 9.3% | 15.9% | 27.4% | 1982 | $771 | 42.0% | 98.4% | 1.2% |
| Alexander | 2.27 | 38.3 | 0.6% | 30.9% | 17.4% | 1984 | $2,074 | 13.9% | 91.0% | 0.3% |
| Williston | 2.65 | 32.8 | 10.7% | 49.6% | 25.0% | 1992 | $1,091 | 23.3% | 93.5% | 4.7% |
| Sidney | 2.59 | 39.5 | 9.5% | 37.0% | 20.0% | 1980 | $925 | 22.3% | 94.9% | 2.7% |
| Rawson | 2.27 | 39.4 | 3.5% | 37.5% | 14.5% | 1986 | $2,060 | 15.1% | 94.3% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Buford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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