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Buras

Louisiana · 607 residents · 2.298 sq mi
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Buras has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 150 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

607
−20%since 2023
from 757 in 2023
2010 – 2024
264 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 329 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.2
+22%since 2023
from 46.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5577078581K1K201020202024Buras
2024607
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,167
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,596 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,911
+5%since 2023
from $25,510 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
32.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.472
+7%since 2023
from 0.440 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
84.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
15.1% rent
42.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
5.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
0.8
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian50.6%(383)
Other9.5%(72)
Diversity Score72%(545)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian45%(273)
Other26.5%(161)
Diversity Score80.8%(490)
81
+12%since 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−41%since 2023
from 37.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
83.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
12.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
51.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
37.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
28.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
59.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buras, Louisiana?

Buras, Louisiana has about 607 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buras, Louisiana?

The typical household in Buras, Louisiana earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buras, Louisiana expensive?

In Buras, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $45,300.

How educated are people in Buras, Louisiana?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Buras, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buras, Louisiana?

About 32.1% of people in Buras, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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