Buras is a CDP located in Plaquemines Parish Louisiana. Buras has a 2024 population of 917. Buras is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually but its population has increased by 2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 896 in 2020.
The average household income in Buras is $68,230 with a poverty rate of 34.85%. The median age in Buras is 36.2 years: 46.2 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buras was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 424 | 46.04% |
| White | 416 | 45.17% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 8.79% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 339 | 2.72 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Married | 153 | 3.34 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.38 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Female | 88 | 2.73 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 6 | 7.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
98.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 24.83% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 0.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 176 | 29.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 153 | 25.33% |
| Some College | 122 | 20.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 293 | 95 | 0 |
| White | 243 | 138 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $85,703 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,559 | $58,208 | $58,922 |
| Overall | $49,583 | $59,667 | $31,504 |
| Some College | $31,419 | $0 | $31,314 |
$49,583
Average Earnings
$59,667
Average Male
$31,504
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.01% of Buras residents speak only English, while 34.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 34.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 424 | 155 | 36.56% |
| White | 416 | 149 | 35.82% |
| Multiple | 81 | 17 | 20.99% |
34.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.38%
Male Poverty Rate
33.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buras is Asian, with 36.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buras is Multiple, with 20.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.85% |
| High School | 14.2% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,076 | $63,689 |
| Households | $34,518 | $68,230 |
| Married Families | $58,359 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,938 | $80,422 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.12%
Born in Buras
67.1%
Native Born
32.9%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
24.86%
Naturalized
67.1% of Buras residents were born in the United States, with 52.12% having been born in Louisiana. 8.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 917 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 919 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 921 | 94 | 11.37% |
| 2021 | 827 | -69 | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 896 | 107 | 13.56% |
| 2019 | 789 | -118 | -13.01% |
| 2018 | 907 | 30 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 877 | -126 | -12.56% |
| 2016 | 1,003 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,001 | 141 | 16.4% |
| 2014 | 860 | 28 | 3.37% |
| 2013 | 832 | 57 | 7.35% |
| 2012 | 775 | 125 | 19.23% |
| 2011 | 650 | -295 | -31.22% |
| 2010 | 945 | 0 | 0% |