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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Buna

Texas · 2,269 residents · 5.994 sq mi
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Buna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,611. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,269
+2%since 1990
from 2,230 in 1990
1990 – 2024
379 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 372 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+6%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Buna
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,611
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,931 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,999
+17%since 1990
from $11,947 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
22.7% rent
1.7
+7%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,923)
Black13.4%(299)
Hispanic / Latino2%(44)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score33.4%(745)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,939)
Black11.4%(258)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score29.1%(661)
29
−13%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.5%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Buna, Texas?

Buna, Texas has about 2,269 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Buna, Texas?

The typical household in Buna, Texas earns about $29,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buna, Texas expensive?

In Buna, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Buna, Texas?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Buna, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buna, Texas?

About 11.9% of people in Buna, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Buna, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Buna, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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