Buras, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 607, Buras's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Buras is a small community located in Louisiana, within Plaquemines Parish. The total population is 607. It ranks as the 329th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Buras is 56.2 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Buras is $54,167. This is 11% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.1%. This is 70% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.6%. This is 100% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $45,300. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Buras is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Buras is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (45.0% vs 1.7%).

Education

4.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 52.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Buras, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.