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Buda

Illinois · 482 residents · 1.014 sq mi
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Buda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 110 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
−19%since 2000
from 592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
475 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+22%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4635205776336901990201020202024Buda
2024517
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,231 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,041
+44%since 2000
from $15,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(581)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(25)
Diversity Score
5
+40%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+142%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buda, Illinois?

Buda, Illinois has about 482 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buda, Illinois?

The typical household in Buda, Illinois earns about $42,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buda, Illinois expensive?

In Buda, Illinois, the median home is worth about $63,500, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Buda, Illinois?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Buda, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buda, Illinois?

About 12.9% of people in Buda, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buda, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Buda, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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