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 $65,265 with a poverty rate of 29.72%. The median age in Buras is 46.2 years: 48 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buras was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 383 | 50.59% |
| White | 302 | 39.89% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 9.51% |
| 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 | 313 | 2.42 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Married | 167 | 3.34 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Non Family | 120 | 1.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 26 | 2.73 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
94.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 19.8% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 27.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 37.84% |
| Some College | 74 | 14.51% |
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 | 279 | 48 | 0 |
| White | 194 | 131 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 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 | $81,458 | $82,361 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,015 | $32,845 | $31,477 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $0 | $31,082 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$31,082
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.27% of Buras residents speak only English, while 44.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 44.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 383 | 159 | 41.51% |
| White | 302 | 43 | 14.24% |
| Multiple | 72 | 23 | 31.94% |
29.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.76%
Male Poverty Rate
25.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buras is Asian, with 41.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buras is White, with 14.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.9% |
| High School | 12.68% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 13.11% |
| Female Employed | 6.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,365 | $66,488 |
| Households | $57,596 | $65,265 |
| Married Families | $65,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $63,300 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
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 45-54.
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
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
46.5%
Born in Buras
59.97%
Native Born
40.03%
Foreign Born
12.29%
Non Citizen
27.74%
Naturalized
59.97% of Buras residents were born in the United States, with 46.5% having been born in Louisiana. 12.29% 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% |