Buda, Texas facts for kids
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Buda, Texas
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The Downtown Gazebo on Main Street
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Incorporated | 1948 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.16 sq mi (15.94 km2) |
| • Land | 6.15 sq mi (15.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,108 |
| • Density | 2,749.39/sq mi (1,061.60/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Budan |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78610
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| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| FIPS code | 48-11080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409930 |
Buda (pronounced BYOO-də) is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States. It is part of the larger Austin area. In 2020, about 15,108 people lived there. This was a big jump from 7,295 people in 2010. Buda is one of the fastest-growing towns near Austin.
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History of Buda
The town of Buda started because of the International-Great Northern Railroad. This railroad line was built from Austin to San Antonio in 1880. Buda was first called "Du Pre" when it began in 1881.
In 1887, the name had to change. Another town in Texas was also named Du Pre. Cornelia Trimble planned the town of Du Pre on April 1, 1881. She created streets and a wide area next to the railroad tracks. This area allowed the railroad to build things like the train station. The station became very important for the town.
Many businesses opened, including the Carrington Hotel. This hotel served meals to people traveling by train. By the time the town needed a new name, the Carrington Hotel was known as the "Buda House." People said the hotel was one of the best in the state.
The name "Buda" might come from the Spanish word viuda, meaning "widow." Some stories say that widows worked as cooks at the Carrington Hotel. Another idea is that the name comes from Buda, Illinois. This could be a tribute to people from the failed Hungarian Revolution of 1848 who settled in the area.
Buda officially became a city in 1948. By the mid-1980s, it had a cement plant and some craft businesses.
Where is Buda?
Buda is located in the northeastern part of Hays County. It is about 15 miles southwest of downtown Austin. It is also about 65 miles northeast of San Antonio. You can find it along Interstate 35.
Just north of Buda is Texas State Highway 45. This is a main toll road around Austin. The county line for Travis County and the Austin city limits are very close to Buda.
Buda covers an area of about 6.16 square miles (15.94 square kilometers). Most of this is land. Onion Creek flows through the northwest side of the city. This creek eventually flows into the Colorado River.
People in Buda
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 | 114.4% | |
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Buda has grown a lot over the years. In 2020, there were 15,108 people living in the city. There were 5,827 households.
The people in Buda come from many different backgrounds. In 2020, about 56% of the people were White (not Hispanic). About 35% were Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. Many people also identified as being of mixed races.
In 2000, about 44.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.78 people. The average age of people in Buda was 32 years old.
Economy
Buda is home to many small and medium-sized businesses that are growing quickly.
Fun Things to Do in Buda
Buda is a "commuter town." This means many people who live in Buda travel to Austin for work. New stores and businesses along I-35, like the Cabela's sporting goods store, have helped the city's economy. City leaders hope to make downtown Buda even better to attract more visitors and residents.
Buda is famous for its fun wiener dog races. These races happen every April and are organized by the Buda Lions Club. They bring people from all over to watch the dogs compete.
The company Rooster Teeth Productions used to have its office in Buda. They are known for making online videos like Red vs. Blue.
Schools in Buda
Buda is served by the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Buda Elementary School was built in 1885. It is near Main Street and teaches about 500 students.
Students in Buda also attend other schools. These include Carpenter Hill Elementary School and Elm Grove Elementary School. For middle school, students go to Dahlstrom Middle School. High school students attend Jack C. Hays High School or Moe and Gene Johnson High School.
Famous People from Buda
- Gary Clarke, an actor who was on the TV show The Virginian
- Jen Hatmaker, an author and blogger
- Tex Hughson, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox baseball team
- Samuel Ealy Johnson Jr., a Texas politician and the father of President Lyndon Johnson
- Donald K. Muchow, a Rear Admiral and former U.S. Navy Chief of Chaplains
- Tommy Shannon, a musician and bass player for Stevie Ray Vaughan's band Double Trouble
See also
In Spanish: Buda (Texas) para niños
