Buras, LA

City

Demographics of Buras

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

4.0%

Households with Children

25.4%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 13.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 9.6%
Working Age (35-54): 20.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 29.8%
Seniors (65+): 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 47.9%
High School / GED: 40.5%
Some College or Associate's: 7.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 4.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.7%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 28.3%
Living Alone: 46.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 45.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 0.0%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 100.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 50.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 49.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 38.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 27.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 59.4%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 40.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 3.6%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 83.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Buras

Neighborhood

Plaquemines, LA

Fort Jackson / Triumph

Tropical Bend / Nairn

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources