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Buford, SC
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Population
346
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
0
Buford and its ZIP codes
Local data for Buford, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Buford.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,083
29,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,082
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$725M
FY 2026, $7,550 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buford, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buford, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Buford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TradesvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.9 |
| LancasterCity | 8.9 mi | 7.2 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.2 |
| JAARS, NCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Heath SpringsTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| PagelandTown | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Van WyckTown | 14 mi | 10.4 |
| Mineral Springs, NCTown | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| Waxhaw, NCTown | 15 mi | 12.2 |
| KershawTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| JeffersonTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Fort LawnTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| CatawbaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buford, SC in?
- Buford is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Buford, SC?
- About 346 people live in Buford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buford?
- Nearby places include Tradesville (4.7 mi), Unity (5.1 mi), Elgin (7.9 mi), Lancaster (8.9 mi), Springdale (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023