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Buras

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.298
State:
Louisiana

Buras is a CDP located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Buras has a 2026 population of 714. Buras is currently declining at a rate of -1.92% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Buras is $54,167 with a poverty rate of 32.13%. The median age in Buras is 56.2 years: 57.1 years for males, and 37.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males.

714
Total Population
311
Density (mi²)
-14 -1.92%
Growth

Buras Population

Buras Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026714-14-1.92%
2025728-15-2.02%

Median Age

Overall: 56.2 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 57.1 years

Buras Adults

There are 489 adults, (128 of whom are seniors) in Buras.

Sex Ratio

Female: 314 (51.7%)
Male: 293 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Buras includes 44.98% Asian, 28.5% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Asian27344.98%
White17328.5%
Two or more races16126.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Asian27344.98%
White17328.5%
Two or more races16126.52%

Buras Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Buras ' average per capita income is $32,016. Household income levels show a median of $54,167. The poverty rate stands at 32.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,779-
Families$62,143$69,295
Households$54,167$60,977
Non Families-$51,340

$32,016

Average Income

$54,167

Median Household Income

32.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)