Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buda, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

517

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%457

Two or More

6.8%35

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%13

Asian

1.5%8

Black

0.8%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%16

High School Diploma

48.2%165

Some College (<1 yr)

2%7

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%23

Associate's Degree

7.3%25

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%23

Master's Degree

1.5%5

Professional Degree

0.6%2

Doctorate

2.3%8

HS or Higher

80.1%

BA or Higher

11.1%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$71,600

Median Renti

$865

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.7%196

Renter-Occupied

11.3%25

Total Units

242

Homeownership

88.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,771

Mean Household Incomei

$70,964

Per Capita Incomei

$29,564

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

250

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%9

$10K–$15K

3.6%8

$15K–$20K

7.2%16

$20K–$25K

7.2%16

$25K–$30K

1.4%3

$30K–$35K

5.9%13

$35K–$40K

5.9%13

$40K–$45K

5%11

$45K–$50K

5.9%13

$50K–$60K

14.5%32

$75K–$100K

14.9%33

$100K–$125K

14.9%33

$125K–$150K

4.5%10

$150K–$200K

2.7%6

$200K+

2.3%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(4.7% of civilian adults)