Buda, Texas
Buda, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-11080[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1331525[3] | |
Website | www |
Buda (/ˈbjuːdə/ BYOO-də)[4][5] is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,108 in 2020,[6] an increase over the figure of 7,295 tabulated in 2010.[7] Buda is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan statistical area and is one of Austin's fastest growing suburbs.[8] Residents of Buda are referred to as Budans.
History
The town of Buda sprang up along the route of the
Buda was incorporated in 1948. By the mid-1980s it had attracted a cement plant and some craft industry.[10]
Geography
Buda is in northeastern Hays County, at 30°05′03″N 97°50′21″W / 30.084229°N 97.839081°W (30.084229, −97.839081).[11] It is 15 miles (24 km) southwest of downtown Austin and 65 miles (105 km) northeast of San Antonio on Interstate 35. Just to the north of Buda is Texas State Highway 45, a major toll loop of Austin. Almost immediately north of Buda is the county line bordering Travis County and the Austin city limits.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Buda has a total area of 5.4 square miles (13.9 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.11%, are water.[7] Onion Creek flows through the northwest side of the city, a tributary of the Colorado River.
Education
Buda is served by the
Economy
Buda is home to numerous fast-growing small- to medium-sized businesses.[14]
Culture
Buda is a commuter town south of Austin.[15] Commercial development along the I-35 corridor, such as the Cabela's sporting goods store, has increased city sales tax revenue, and city leaders hope that further revitalization of downtown Buda will attract tourists and residents to the Main Street area.[16][17]
Buda attracts national attention for its lighthearted
, had its office in Buda until moving back to Austin.In 2009, Buda joined the Film Friendly Texas Program,[19] which trains community leaders about the film production process and how to effectively facilitate filming requests.
Government
Buda is a
In November 2007, Buda citizens adopted a home rule charter by a margin of 77.85 percent, allowing the city to transition from general law to home rule.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1950 | 483 | — | |
1960 | 451 | −6.6% | |
1970 | 498 | 10.4% | |
1980 | 597 | 19.9% | |
1990 | 1,795 | 200.7% | |
2000 | 2,404 | 33.9% | |
2010 | 7,295 | 203.5% | |
2020 | 15,108 | 107.1% | |
2021 (est.) | 15,643 | 3.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[20][6] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (NH)
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8,499 | 56.25% |
Black or African American (NH)
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397 | 2.63% |
Alaska Native (NH)
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36 | 0.24% |
Asian (NH) | 254 | 1.68% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0.03% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 58 | 0.38% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 584 | 3.87% |
Hispanic or Latino | 5,275 | 34.92% |
Total | 15,108 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,108 people, 5,827 households, and 4,314 families residing in the city.
As of the
There were 866 households, out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,135, and the median income for a family was $57,321. Males had a median income of $37,398 versus $30,064 for females. The
As of 2007, Buda recorded $384 million of assessed property value within city limits. Based on a February 2007 survey of 14 central Texas cities, Buda had the highest per capita assessed property value at $85,431 per resident. The city recorded more than $3 million in sales tax collection in 2006, for a per capita sales tax collection of $675.
Notable people
- Gary Clarke, retired actor, co-starred on The Virginian, 1962–1964
- Jen Hatmaker, author, blogger
- Tex Hughson, Boston Red Sox pitcher
- Lyndon Johnson
- Donald K. Muchow, Rear Admiral and former U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains (1994–1997)[23]
- Tommy Shannon, musician and former bass player of Stevie Ray Vaughan Double Trouble.
See also
Gallery
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Mission Fellowship Church, circa 1912
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G.A. Moore & Son Building, circa 1926
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Public library in Buda
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Historical marker
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Scott, J.M. (June 18, 2021). "Most mispronounced Texas city names – and your guide to pronouncing them correctly". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ Breaux, Rob (April 20, 2021). "20 Texas Places We Have All Been Saying Completely Wrong". Talk 1340. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "QuickFacts Buda city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Buda city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Thorne, Brett. "Buda planning for growth, transportation challenges – Community Impact Newspaper". Impactnews.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "History of Buda". Buda, TX. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
The City was formally established on April 1, 1881, when Cornelia Trimble donated land for a town site at an International-Great Northern Railroad depot there.
- ^ "BUDA, TX | The Handbook of Texas Online| Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)". Tshaonline.org. June 12, 2010. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "What's in a name? A look at Hays CISD namesakes". March 3, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^ "Hays Consolidated Independent School District". Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "Austin-San Antonio Growth Summit: Booming Buda – Austin Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. September 12, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "Population boom predicted for Buda – Community Impact Newspaper". Impactnews.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "Downtown Buda plan charts course for the future – Community Impact Newspaper". Impactnews.com. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "Buda anticipates sales tax revenue increase in 2015 – Community Impact Newspaper". Impactnews.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "Dachshund racing: Wiener-dog races", The Economist, 30 Apr 2009, accessed 20 Apr 2010
- ^ "Texas Film Commission, Office of the Governor – Film Friendly Texas – Film Friendly Texas Certified Communities". Governor.state.tx.us. March 20, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ 2008-08-11. Retrieved 2010-3-23.
External links
- City of Buda official website
- Buda Economic Development Corporation
- Buda's Transportation Master Plan
- Buda News
- The Hays Free Press – Local newspaper serving Buda, Kyle and northern Hays County
- Buda from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Hays Consolidated Independent School District
- Buda Area Chamber of Commerce
- Wiener Dog Races
- Buda Public Library