What is the population of Buras, Louisiana?

Buras has a population of approximately 607 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Buras, Louisiana located?

Buras is located in Louisiana, United States, at approximate coordinates 29.3537°, -89.5240°.

What is the median household income in Buras?

The median household income in Buras is approximately $54,167 based on the most recent open data.

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Buras

Total population

607

Median home value

$45,300

Bachelor's+

Median income

$54,167

Buras$54k

National$74k

Elevation0 m

Land area8.67 km²

Coordinates29.35°, -89.52°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

0 m

Area

8.67 km²

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Overview

Buras is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its population was 945 at the 2010 census, and 1,109 in 2020. Prior to the 2010 census, Buras was considered to be part of the Buras-Triumph CDP.

History & geography

History

Hurricane Katrina made its official landfall in Louisiana in Buras in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana on August 29, 2005. Buras experienced the full force of the storm, with catastrophic winds and storm surge leading to extensive damage. This area marked the first point of impact for one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history. In November 2006, Jeré Longman of The New York Times wrote that "almost no evidence of recovery exist[ed]" in the post-Hurricane Katrina period. In December 2007, Longman reported that there was still "little sign of recovery" in Buras. The town was founded in the 1840s; 20 years later, it was the site of Civil War battles at Forts Jackson and St. Philip. Today, the Buras area is known for hauling in much of the state's oysters.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

56.2

Median home value

$45,300

Housing units

475

Poverty rate

32.1%

Unemployment

12.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

28.5%

Black

Asian

45%

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

29.3537

Longitude

-89.5240

Water area

1.05 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

40.8%

Diabetes

17.7%

Adult obesity

37.5%

Binge drinking

14.7%

Adult smoking

26%

No leisure activity

43.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

South Plaquemines High School
High · Buras · 412 students · 15.8:1 ratio
Boothville-Venice Elementary School
Elementary · Boothville · 288 students · 16:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).