At a Glance
Median Income
$57,596
$25,510 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
42.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
30.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
26.0% smoking rate
How Buras Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buras's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buras a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buras residents earn a median household income of $57,596 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,510. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 876 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Buras hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
42.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buras has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population757
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born40.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,596
Per Capita$25,510
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty30.1%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$136,582
Housing Units513
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death9,582/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
Elevation-2 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+42.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute38 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Buras was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
40.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.