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Buda, Illinois
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![]() Buda in 2003
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![]() Location of Buda in Bureau County, Illinois.
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![]() Location of Illinois in the United States
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Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Bureau |
Township | Concord |
Area | |
• Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
• Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
Population
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• Total | 482 |
• Density | 475.35/sq mi (183.46/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
61314
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Area code(s) | 309 |
FIPS code | 17-09356 |
Buda is a small village located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 482 people lived there. It is part of the larger Ottawa area.
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History of Buda, Illinois
The village of Buda was named after a city in Hungary. This name was chosen to honor Louis Kossuth. He was a Hungarian politician who had to leave his home country.
Buda was started in 1854. It was created to serve the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. This railroad helped connect different towns. Before Buda, the local post office was in a place called French Grove, Illinois.
The first two stores in Buda were opened by Judge Jesse Emmerson and W. H. Bloom. In 1955, Dr. Holoton became the first doctor in the community.
Buda Engine Company
A businessman named George Chalender started the Buda Engine Co. in Buda, Illinois, in 1910. This company made engines. Later, the company moved to Harvey, Illinois. In 1953, a larger company called Allis-Chalmers bought the Buda Engine Co.
Geography of Buda
Buda is located at 41°19′35″N 89°40′48″W / 41.32639°N 89.68000°W. It covers an area of about 1.01 square miles (2.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People in Buda
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1880 | 778 | — | |
1890 | 990 | 27.2% | |
1900 | 873 | −11.8% | |
1910 | 887 | 1.6% | |
1920 | 796 | −10.3% | |
1930 | 794 | −0.3% | |
1940 | 734 | −7.6% | |
1950 | 761 | 3.7% | |
1960 | 732 | −3.8% | |
1970 | 675 | −7.8% | |
1980 | 668 | −1.0% | |
1990 | 563 | −15.7% | |
2000 | 592 | 5.2% | |
2010 | 538 | −9.1% | |
2020 | 482 | −10.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
In 2020, the village of Buda had 482 residents. There were 241 households living there. The population density was about 475 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Buda were White.
About 26% of the people in Buda were under 18 years old. Around 10% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was about 39.8 years.
Education in Buda
The towns of Buda and Sheffield joined their schools in 1960. They formed the Western School District. This name came from their location on the western side of Bureau County.
Later, in 1995, Buda and Sheffield joined with other school districts. These included districts from Manlius, Walnut, and Wyanet. Together, they formed the Bureau Valley School District.
Famous People from Buda
- Harry Trekell (1892-1965) - He was a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He was born in Buda.
- Chick Hearn (1916-2002) - He was a very famous sports announcer. He is known for broadcasting games for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. He was also born in Buda.
See also
In Spanish: Buda (Illinois) para niños