Buna is a CDP located in Jasper County Texas. Buna has a 2024 population of 1,869. Buna is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,908 in 2020.
The average household income in Buna is $51,512 with a poverty rate of 19.89%. The median age in Buna is 36.7 years: 39.9 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,693 | 88.73% |
| Other race | 154 | 8.07% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 2.57% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 820 | 2.29 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 408 | 2.51 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 248 | 1.21 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 128 | 3.22 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Male | 36 | 4.03 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 16.67% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 7.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 4.45% |
| High School Graduate | 554 | 44.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 4.69% |
| Some College | 203 | 16.42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,154 | 890 | 136 |
| Other Race | 55 | 55 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 40.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $11,300 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,344 | $42,188 | $26,339 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,298 | $0 | $68,404 |
| Overall | $29,299 | $42,258 | $26,505 |
| Some College | $25,781 | $73,036 | $24,650 |
$29,299
Average Earnings
$42,258
Average Male
$26,505
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.05% of Buna residents speak only English, while 5.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,654 | 276 | 16.69% |
| Other | 154 | 97 | 62.99% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 97 | 60.62% |
19.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.37%
Male Poverty Rate
22.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buna is Other, with 62.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buna is White, with 16.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.85% |
| High School | 16.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 60.78% |
| Female Employed | 27.91% |
| Male Employed | 16.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,571 | $57,281 |
| Households | $36,250 | $51,512 |
| Married Families | $67,788 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,438 | $37,352 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
104
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 8.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.7%
Labor Force Participation
35.1%
Employment Rate
17.9%
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
87.11%
Born in Buna
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
99% of Buna residents were born in the United States, with 87.11% having been born in Texas. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,869 | -19 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 1,888 | -20 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 1,908 | 219 | 12.97% |
| 2021 | 1,689 | -219 | -11.48% |
| 2020 | 1,908 | 171 | 9.84% |
| 2019 | 1,737 | -154 | -8.14% |
| 2018 | 1,891 | -386 | -16.95% |
| 2017 | 2,277 | -131 | -5.44% |
| 2016 | 2,408 | -192 | -7.38% |
| 2015 | 2,600 | 246 | 10.45% |
| 2014 | 2,354 | 92 | 4.07% |
| 2013 | 2,262 | 169 | 8.07% |
| 2012 | 2,093 | 197 | 10.39% |
| 2011 | 1,896 | -246 | -11.48% |
| 2010 | 2,142 | 0 | 0% |