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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Buda

Texas · 1,795 residents · 9.573 sq mi
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Buda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,875. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 609 residents. Median home value is $70,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,795
−25%vs 2000
vs 2,404 in 2000
1990 – 2025
188 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3895K9K13K17K1990201020202024Buda
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,135 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,251
−40%vs 2000
vs $22,167 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $109,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$442
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $456 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
1.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,648)
Black1.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(645)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(1,301)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,612)
Black3.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(322)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other6.5%(116)
Diversity Score49.2%(882)
49
−9%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Buda, Texas?

Buda, Texas has about 1,795 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Buda, Texas?

The typical household in Buda, Texas earns about $39,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buda, Texas expensive?

In Buda, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Buda, Texas?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Buda, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buda, Texas?

About 5.1% of people in Buda, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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