Buford, South Carolina facts for kids
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Buford
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 398 |
| • Density | 174.56/sq mi (67.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29720
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| Area code(s) | 803 |
| FIPS code | 45-10135 |
Buford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 398. It lies at the intersection of South Carolina Highways 9 and 522.
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History
The community was named after Abraham Buford (1747–1833), commanding officer during the Waxhaw Massacre.
Education
Public education in Buford is administered by Lancaster County School District. The district operates Buford Elementary School and Buford Middle School and Buford High School.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 398 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 356 | 89.45% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 9 | 2.26% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 4 | 1.01% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 6 | 1.51% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 3 | 0.75% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 14 | 3.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6 | 1.51% |
| Total | 398 | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
See also
In Spanish: Buford (Carolina del Sur) para niños
