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Buras, LA

Census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

Population

607

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

264

ZIP codes

0

Buras and its ZIP codes

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Buras at a glance

  • Buras is about 2.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,167 a year, 11% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $45,300 (79% below Louisiana).

Local data for Buras, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Buras, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,167

Poverty rate

32.1%

Median home value

$45,300

Homeownership

84.9%

Bachelor's or higher

4.0%

Median age

56.2

Average commute

22.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cambodian Americans (193), Vietnamese Americans (80), French Americans (54).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plaquemines Parish. PPP loans are for Buras.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$93,086

13,408 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,703

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$168M

FY 2026, $7,133 per person

Plaquemines Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Buras, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.2%
  • Carpooled4.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.4%

Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Buras, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

179

Countywide, mostly excessive heat

Flood insurance policies

3,808

51.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 47°F

62.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Buras, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

20.9%

U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts

Smoking

27.0%

U.S. 12.8% +14.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.2%

U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts

Cities near Buras

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TriumphCensus-designated place3.4 mi2.8
EmpireCensus-designated place6.6 mi5.2
BoothvilleCensus-designated place7.6 mi2.1
VeniceCensus-designated place10 mi1
Port SulphurCensus-designated place16 mi5.4
Pointe a la HacheCensus-designated place22 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Buras, LA in?
Buras is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Buras, LA?
About 607 people live in Buras, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Buras?
Nearby places include Triumph (3.4 mi), Empire (6.6 mi), Boothville (7.6 mi), Venice (10 mi), Port Sulphur (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023