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Buda

Texas · 7,295 residents · 9.573 sq mi
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Buda is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,201. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,891 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,000. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,295
+203%since 2000
from 2,404 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
762 / sq mi
+203%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
+2%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3895K9K13K17K1990201020202024Buda
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,201
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,135 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,067
+22%since 2000
from $22,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,539
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(4,318)
Black2.6%(187)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(2,580)
Asian1%(73)
Other0.3%(22)
Diversity Score63.6%(4,637)
Diversity Score
64
+17%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buda, Texas?

Buda, Texas has about 7,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buda, Texas?

The typical household in Buda, Texas earns about $78,201 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 $185,000, and the typical rent is about $1,539 a month.

How educated are people in Buda, Texas?

About 31.4% 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 3.0% 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 5,500 residents, a change of about 306 percent over that period.

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

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