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Buda, Illinois
Buda in 2003
Buda in 2003
Location of Buda in Bureau County, Illinois.
Location of Buda in Bureau County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • Total 482
 • Density 475.35/sq mi (183.46/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61314
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.

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.

19970426 23 Amtrak, Buda, Illinois (5796617354)
An Amtrak train passing through Buda, Illinois in 1997.

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 / 41.32639; -89.68000. 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
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.

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