State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,877.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.92%
Growth Since 2010
145.68%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Buda, Texas Population 2021
17,922
Buda is a city located in Hays County Texas. With a 2020 population of 17,922, it is the 155th largest city in Texas and the 2029th largest city in the United States . Buda is currently growing at a rate of 2.92% annually and its population has increased by 145.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,295 in 2010. Buda reached it's highest population of 17,922 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Buda has a population density of 2,877 people per square mile.
The average household income in Buda is $98,691 with a poverty rate of 3.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,394 per month, and the median house value is $257,800. The median age in Buda is 32.3 years, 30.5 years for males, and 33 years for females.
Buda Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buda was:
- White: 88.99%
- Black or African American: 4.91%
- Two or more races: 3.59%
- Other race: 1.32%
- Asian: 1.19%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Buda, Texas is 17,922 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,398.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,295.
Buda, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,851 | 88.99% |
| Black or African American | 764 | 4.91% |
| Two or More Races | 559 | 3.59% |
| Some Other Race | 206 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 185 | 1.19% |
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Buda Population by Race
Buda Population Pyramid $2021
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Buda Population by Age
Buda Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,117 | 3.04 | 66.7 |
| Married | 3,469 | 3.53 | 73.7 |
| Non Family | 1,040 | 1.47 | 55.2 |
| Female | 583 | 2.99 | 48.5 |
| Male | 25 | 2.6 | 0 |
3.39
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
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Buda Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 1.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,063 | 22.29% |
| Some College | 1,844 | 19.92% |
| Associates Degree | 631 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,249 | 35.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,310 | 14.15% |
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Buda Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Buda Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,629 | 5,537 | 3,267 |
| Hispanic | 3,034 | 2,967 | 1,159 |
| 2+ Races | 334 | 334 | 68 |
| Black | 247 | 247 | |
| Other Race | 140 | 140 | 88 |
| Asian | 111 | 111 | 111 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Buda Educational Attainment by Race
Buda Earnings by Educational Attainment
Buda Language by Age
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Buda Language
77.18% of Buda residents speak only English, while 22.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.79% of the population.
Buda Language
Buda Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,157 | 296 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic | 5,101 | 148 | 2.90% |
| Black | 764 | 48 | 6.28% |
| Other | 206 | 22 | 10.68% |
3.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.47%
Male Poverty Rate
3.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Buda
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buda is Other, with 10.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buda is Hispanic, with 2.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.98%.
Buda Poverty
Buda Poverty Rate by Education
Buda Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Buda Married by Age and Sex
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Buda Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Buda Marital Status by Race
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Buda Marital Status
Buda Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 769 | 8.01% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 1.72% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 12.83% |
Buda Veterans by Race
Buda Veterans by Education
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2.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
Buda Veterans by Education
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76.6%
Labor Force Participation
74.4%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
Buda Employment by Age
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Buda Employment by Race
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Buda Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.80%
Native Born
10.20%
Foreign Born
8.27%
Non Citizen
1.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.80% of Buda residents were born in the United States, with 67.99% having been born in Texas. 8.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Buda Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,922 | 508 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 17,414 | 508 | 3.00% |
| 2019 | 16,906 | 508 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 16,398 | 311 | 1.93% |
| 2017 | 16,087 | 1,236 | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 14,851 | 1,292 | 9.53% |
| 2015 | 13,559 | 2,246 | 19.85% |
| 2014 | 11,313 | 1,275 | 12.70% |
| 2013 | 10,038 | 775 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 9,263 | 700 | 8.17% |
| 2011 | 8,563 | 1,085 | 14.51% |
| 2010 | 7,478 | 0.00% |