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Buras

Louisiana · 1,109 residents · 2.298 sq mi
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Buras has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,050. Population has grown 41% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $45,200. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,109
+41%since 2019
from 789 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
483 / sq mi
+41%since 2019
from 343 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+7%since 2019
from 37.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5577078581K1K201020202024Buras
2024607
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,050
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,714 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,904
+15%since 2019
from $21,657 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,200
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.5% in 2019
26.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−44%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian33.5%(264)
Other1.5%(12)
Diversity Score58.1%(459)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(471)
Black10.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(60)
Asian31%(344)
Other3.9%(43)
Diversity Score83.1%(922)
Diversity Score
83
+43%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+33%since 2019
from 31.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
37.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buras, Louisiana?

Buras, Louisiana has about 1,109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buras, Louisiana?

The typical household in Buras, Louisiana earns about $53,050 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 $45,200.

How educated are people in Buras, Louisiana?

About 2.8% 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 34.5% 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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