Buda, TX Demographics

A map of Buda's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,081	8,499	63.6%	56.3%
Hispanic	4,835	5,275	30.5%	34.9%
Multiracial	392	584	2.5%	3.9%
Native American/Other	273	99	1.7%	0.7%
Black	228	397	1.4%	2.6%
Asian	50	254	0.3%	1.7%

Buda, Texas has an estimated population of 15,859, an increase from the 15,108 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.6% White, 30.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.4% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buda has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buda, that probability was 55.9% in 2020 and 50.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buda is ranked the 202nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. 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 was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buda's White Population

10,081 residents of Buda, or 63.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buda is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Buda ranks 883rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buda's White population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. White residents' share of Buda's population has increased from 56.3% to 63.6%.

Buda is more White than neighboring Hays (48% White), Mountain City (57.3% White), Manchaca (50.8% White), and San Leanna (29.3% White). Buda is less White than neighboring Shady Hollow (68% White).

Buda's Black Population

228 residents of Buda, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buda is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Buda ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buda's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.6%. Black residents' share of Buda's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.4%.

Buda is more Black than neighboring Mountain City (0% Black). Buda is less Black than neighboring Hays (3% Black), Manchaca (2.4% Black), San Leanna (12.6% Black), and Shady Hollow (5.2% Black).

Buda's Asian Population

50 residents of Buda, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buda is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Buda ranks 289th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buda's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.3%. Asian residents' share of Buda's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.3%.

Buda is less Asian than neighboring Hays (3% Asian), Mountain City (0.6% Asian), Manchaca (5% Asian), San Leanna (0.8% Asian), and Shady Hollow (3.4% Asian).

Buda's Hispanic Population

4,835 residents of Buda, or 30.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buda is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Buda ranks 820th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buda's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Buda's population has decreased from 34.9% to 30.5%.

Buda is more Hispanic than neighboring Manchaca (29.5% Hispanic), and Shady Hollow (21.2% Hispanic). Buda is less Hispanic than neighboring Hays (31.8% Hispanic), Mountain City (39.1% Hispanic), and San Leanna (52.5% Hispanic).

Buda's Native American/Other Population

273 residents of Buda, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buda is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Buda ranks 885th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buda's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 175.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buda's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.7%.

Buda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain City (0.1% Native American/Other), Manchaca (0.9% Native American/Other), San Leanna (1.2% Native American/Other), and Shady Hollow (0% Native American/Other). Buda is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hays (7.1% Native American/Other).

Buda's Multiracial Population

392 residents of Buda, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buda is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Buda ranks 614th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buda's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Buda's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.5%.

Buda is more Multiracial than neighboring Shady Hollow (2.2% Multiracial). Buda is less Multiracial than neighboring Hays (7.1% Multiracial), Mountain City (2.8% Multiracial), Manchaca (11.3% Multiracial), and San Leanna (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.