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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buda

Texas · 2,404 residents · 9.573 sq mi
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Buda is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,135. Population has grown 34% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $109,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,404
+34%since 1990
from 1,795 in 1990
1990 – 2025
251 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+3%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3895K9K13K17K1990201020202024Buda
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,135
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,167
+67%since 1990
from $13,251 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $442 in 1990
US average: $602
85.6%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
14.4% rent
2.0
+14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

23.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
−16%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buda, Texas?

Buda, Texas has about 2,404 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buda, Texas?

The typical household in Buda, Texas earns about $54,135 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 $109,600, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Buda, Texas?

About 23.8% 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 3.7% of people in Buda, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buda, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Buda, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 609 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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