Labor Force
One of Buda's strongest assets is our workforce, representing an educated talent pool. Over 30% of the population of the City of Buda has a Bachelor's degree or higher, with over 90% of the population being a high school graduate. Buda is served by numerous universities, community colleges, and technical schools.
| Labor Force, Employment, & Unemployment - 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate | |
| Hays County | 90,696 | 85,963 | 4,733 | 5.2% |
| State of Texas | 12,819,871 | 12,007,330 | 812,541 | 6.3% |
| Austin MSA | 1,005,337 | 952,570 | 52,767 | 5.2% |
| United States (1,000) | 155,389 | 143,929 | 11,460 | 7.4% |
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| Annual Average Unemployment Rate | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Hays County | 5.2% | 5.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| State of Texas | 6.3% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| Austin MSA | 5.2% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% | 4.4% |
| United States (1,000) | 7.4% | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 5.8% |
Information provided by theTexas Workforce Commission. Not Seasonally Adjusted.
| Employment By Industry - 2013 - Austin MSA | |
|---|---|
| Number of Jobs | |
| Government | 169,200 |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 152,400 |
| Professional & Business Services | 134,300 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 101,000 |
| Education & Health Services | 100,700 |
| Retail Trade | 92,800 |
| Accomodation & Food Services | 90,600 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 85,900 |
| Local Government | 85,000 |
| Food Services & Drinking Places | 79,200 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | 73,900 |
| State Government | 72,500 |
| Admin Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services | 55,300 |
| Manufacturing | 52,200 |
| Financial Activities | 48,200 |
| Wholesale Trade | 45,200 |
| Mining, Logging & Construction | 45,100 |
Contact info
203 Railroad Street Suite 3A
PO Box 1650
Buda, Texas 78610
512.295.2022