Buras
Census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Buras is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, with 1,109 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Triumph, 3.7 miles E.
- 1,109residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 483 / sq mipopulation density
- 70041ZIP code
About Buras
Buras ( BYOOR-əs) 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.
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Living in Buras
- Median household income
- $54,167
- Median home value
- $45,300
- Median age
- 56.2
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Buras had 1,109 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,109 |
|---|---|
| Density | 483 per sq mi (186 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buras at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plaquemines Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,109 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.30 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.3537° N, 89.5240° W |
| ZIP code | 70041 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2210985 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buras
- Triumph3.7 mi E
- Boothville7.3 mi E
- Empire8.3 mi NW
- Venice10.2 mi SE
- Port Sulphur16.5 mi NW
- Pointe a la Hache21.7 mi NW
- Grand Isle32.0 mi W
- Delacroix32.4 mi NW
- Poydras41.2 mi NW
- Lafitte42.4 mi NW
- Violet43.6 mi NW
- Barataria43.7 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Buras
What county is Buras in?
Buras is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Buras, LA?
1,109 people lived in Buras at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buras, LA?
The ZIP code of Buras is 70041.
What is the elevation of Buras?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buras?
Triumph (3.7 mi), Boothville (7.3 mi), Empire (8.3 mi), Venice (10.2 mi), Port Sulphur (16.5 mi).
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