Buda, TX Demographics

A map of Buda's Population by Race

Buda, Texas had a population of 15,108 in 2020. It was 56.3% White, 2.6% Black, 1.7% Asian, 34.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buda, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buda is the 200th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Buda's White Population

8,499 residents of Buda identify as White, or 56.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Buda larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buda is ranked #878 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Buda is more White than neighboring Manchaca (52.9% White). Buda is less White than neighboring Hays (69.6% White), Mountain City (73.2% White), San Leanna (65.5% White), and Shady Hollow (71.2% White).

Buda's Black Population

397 residents of Buda identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buda slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buda is ranked #698 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Buda is more Black than neighboring Hays (1.3% Black), Mountain City (0% Black), Manchaca (1.8% Black), San Leanna (1.7% Black), and Shady Hollow (1.9% Black).

Buda's Asian Population

254 residents of Buda identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buda roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buda is ranked #280 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Buda is more Asian than neighboring Hays (1.3% Asian), Mountain City (0.5% Asian), and San Leanna (0.4% Asian). Buda is less Asian than neighboring Manchaca (2.8% Asian), and Shady Hollow (3.5% Asian).

Buda's Hispanic Population

5,275 residents of Buda identify as Hispanic, or 34.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buda roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buda is ranked #820 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Buda is more Hispanic than neighboring Hays (20.7% Hispanic), Mountain City (24.1% Hispanic), San Leanna (29.3% Hispanic), and Shady Hollow (18.6% Hispanic). Buda is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchaca (37.2% Hispanic).

Buda's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of Buda identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buda roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buda is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Buda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain City (0.3% Native American/Other). Buda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hays (0.9% Native American/Other), Manchaca (1.2% Native American/Other), and San Leanna (1% Native American/Other).

Buda's Multiracial Population

584 residents of Buda identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buda roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buda is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Buda is more Multiracial than neighboring Mountain City (1.9% Multiracial), and San Leanna (2.1% Multiracial). Buda is less Multiracial than neighboring Hays (6.2% Multiracial), Manchaca (4.1% Multiracial), and Shady Hollow (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.