Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Buda, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

517population

36median age

This community is a community of 517 with a median age of 36. The population is predominantly White (88.4%) with a significant Two or More community (6.8%). Median household income is $51,771. 80.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 88.7%, with a median home value of $71,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%457

Two or More

6.8%35

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%13

Asian

1.5%8

Black

0.8%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%16

High School Diploma

48.2%165

Some College (<1 yr)

2%7

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%23

Associate's Degree

7.3%25

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%23

Master's Degree

1.5%5

Professional Degree

0.6%2

Doctorate

2.3%8

HS or Higher

80.1%

BA or Higher

11.1%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

$71,600median home value

$865median rent

88.7%homeownership

242total units

8.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 88.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

24%47

$50K–$100K

61.7%121

$100K–$150K

9.7%19

$150K–$200K

1%2

$200K–$300K

3.6%7

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%6

2000–2009

3.3%8

1990–1999

2.5%6

1980–1989

2.9%7

1970–1979

12%29

1960–1969

9.1%22

1950–1959

12%29

1940–1949

8.3%20

1939 or earlier

47.5%115

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.1%166

Electricity

18.6%41

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%8

Solar

2.7%6

Household Economyi

$51,771median household income

$29,564per capita income

13.7%poverty rate

6.4%unemployment

250labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%9

$10K–$15K

3.6%8

$15K–$20K

7.2%16

$20K–$25K

7.2%16

$25K–$30K

1.4%3

$30K–$35K

5.9%13

$35K–$40K

5.9%13

$40K–$45K

5%11

$45K–$50K

5.9%13

$50K–$60K

14.5%32

$75K–$100K

14.9%33

$100K–$125K

14.9%33

$125K–$150K

4.5%10

$150K–$200K

2.7%6

$200K+

2.3%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

81.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

234

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

234

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.3%Insured

1.7%Uninsured