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Buda, IL
Village in Bureau County, Illinois.
Population
517
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
510
ZIP codes
0
Buda and its ZIP codes
Buda at a glance
- Buda is about 2.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,771 a year, 38% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,600 (73% below Illinois) and median rent is $865 a month.
Local data for Buda, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buda, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,771
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$71,600
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
88.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (162), Irish Americans (78), Italian Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bureau County. PPP loans are for Buda.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,387
10,021 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $7,202 per person
How people get to work
Buda, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buda, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buda, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Buda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SheffieldVillage | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| WyanetVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| NeponsetVillage | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| ManliusVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MineralVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| TiskilwaVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BradfordVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| PrincetonCity | 11 mi | 8.2 |
| AnnawanTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| New BedfordVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KewaneeCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| WalnutVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Bureau JunctionVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| DoverVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MaldenVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| HooppoleVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buda, IL in?
- Buda is in Bureau County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Buda, IL?
- About 517 people live in Buda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buda?
- Nearby places include Sheffield (3.7 mi), Wyanet (5.4 mi), Neponset (6.2 mi), Manlius (8.7 mi), Mineral (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023