New data from the U.S. Census Bureau have been released at the end of December, and across the board, growth in the cities of Hays County is showing no sign slowing. The following data illustrates growth patterns in Buda, Kyle and San Marcos in the categories of population, income, education and racial demographics.
BUDA
From 2014-2019, the city of Buda has grown considerably and shows a nearly 65% increase in population in that timeframe. Also of note, the median household income has jumped by about $20,000 in that time frame.
KYLE
The city of Kyle has not grown as much as Buda, but from 2014-2019, its population jumped from a little more than 30,000 to nearly 43,000, representing a 39.27% increase.
SAN MARCOS
San Marcos has seen its population growth to be more steady in the timeframe from 2014-2019. In that span, the population increased about 23%.
SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 2019 5_YEAR ESTIMATES/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Population changeBUDA
From 2014-2019, the city of Buda has grown considerably and shows a nearly 65% increase in population in that timeframe. Also of note, the median household income has jumped by about $20,000 in that time frame.
KYLE
The city of Kyle has not grown as much as Buda, but from 2014-2019, its population jumped from a little more than 30,000 to nearly 43,000, representing a 39.27% increase.
SAN MARCOS
San Marcos has seen its population growth to be more steady in the timeframe from 2014-2019. In that span, the population increased about 23%.
SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 2019 5_YEAR ESTIMATES/COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Buda
2014: 9,443
2019: 15,565
Kyle
2014: 30,664
2019: 42,706
San Marcos
2014: 51,289
2019: 63,220
5-year change Buda: 64.83%
5-year change Kyle: 39.27%
5-year change San Marcos: 23.26%
Median Household Income
Buda
2014: $69,685
2019: $89,688
Kyle
2014: $75,182
2019: $79,348
San Marcos
2014: $27,261
2019: $40,370
Median age
Buda
2014
0-19: 38.3%
20-39: 26.6%
40-59: 26.5%
60-79: 8.8%
80+: 0%
Median age: 32.6
2019
0-19: 33.4%
20-39: 31.5%
40-59: 24.5%
60-79: 10.1%
80+: 0.5%
Median age: 32.3
Percent decrease: 0.92%
Kyle
2014
0-19: 37.4%
20-39: 31%
40-59: 25.7%
60-79: 4.9%
80+: .9%
Median age: 30.1
2019
0-19: 30%
20-39: 33.7%
40-59: 23.8%
60-79: 11.3%
80+: 1.3%
Median age: 32.9
Percent increase: 9.30%
San Marcos
2014
0-19: 24.2%
20-39: 56.4%
40-59: 16.8%
60-79: 6.8%
80+: 1.3
Median age: 23.4
2019
0-19: 24.9%
20-39: 50.2%
40-59: 14.7%
60-79: 8.5%
80+: 1.8%
Median age: 24.2
Percent increase: 3.42%
Demographics* (2019)
Buda
Hispanic or Latino: 32.8%
White: 59%
Black or African American: 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Asian: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%
Some other race: 0.1%
Two or more races: 2.0%
Kyle
Hispanic or Latino: 47.7%
White: 44.7%
Black or African American: 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.3%
Asian: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%
Some other race: 0%
Two or more races: 1.6%
San Marcos
Hispanic or Latino: 43.1%
White: 46.2%
Black or African American: 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.2%
Asian: 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%
Some other race: 0%
Two or more races: 1.7%
*Census data may not add up to 100% due to rounding
Education Level
Buda
High School or higher achieved
2014: 94.2%
2019: 98.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher achieved
2014: 37.1%
2019: 49.3%
Kyle
High School or higher achieved
2014: 86.6%
2019: 90.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher achieved
2014: 27.8%
2019: 30.2%
San Marcos
High School or higher achieved
2014: 87.5%
2019: 87.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher achieved
2014: 30.6$
2019: 33.5%
