Economy & Jobs — Buras, Louisiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,167 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,510 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 279 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Wholesale | 22.2% |
| Arts Food | 17.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Bars | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
