Buras-Triumph, Louisiana

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Population in July 2007: 2,681.
Males: 1,356  (50.6%)
Females: 1,325  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

32.1 years
Louisiana median age:

34.0 years

Zip codes: 70041.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,703 (it was $33,059 in 2000)
Buras-Triumph:

$64,703
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,101 (it was $13,426 in 2000)

Buras-Triumph CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $105,881 (it was $27,300 in 2000)
Buras-Triumph:

$105,881
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $305,470; detached houses: $372,617; townhouses or other attached units: $369,004; in 2-unit structures: $266,957; mobile homes: $86,544
March 2022 cost of living index in Buras-Triumph: 94.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Buras-Triumph, LA (2000)
    • 2,38070.9%White alone
    • 41312.3%Asian alone
    • 36510.9%Black alone
    • 712.1%Two or more races
    • 551.6%American Indian alone
    • 371.1%Other race alone
    • 371.1%Hispanic

Races in Buras-Triumph detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: United States (15.4%), French (12.6%), German (8.0%), Italian (5.6%), French Canadian (4.8%), Irish (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 5.01 square miles.

Population density: 536 people per square mile   (low).

Buras-Triumph, Louisiana map

320 residents are foreign born (9.0% Asia).

This place:

9.5%
Louisiana:

2.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Buras-Triumph CDP:

0.7% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: New Orleans, LA (54.0 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (354.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Buras, LA (0.8 miles ),
Triumph, LA (1.6 miles ),
Boothville, LA (2.4 miles ),
Empire, LA (2.6 miles ),
Boothville-Venice, LA (2.8 miles ),
Venice, LA (3.3 miles ),
Port Sulphur, LA (3.9 miles ),
Pointe a la Hache, LA (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 29.35 N, Longitude: 89.51 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 985

Distribution of median household income in Buras-Triumph, LA in 2022
Buras-Triumph satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Historical population in Buras-Triumph, LA
Historical housing units in Buras-Triumph, LA
Most common industries in Buras-Triumph, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (14.2%)
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.0%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (5.5%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (20.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.1%)
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.4%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (11.2%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Buras-Triumph, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (12.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.5%)
  • Other transportation occupations (7.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.7%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)

Average climate in Buras-Triumph, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Buras-Triumph-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Louisiana state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/1965, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 1.0 miles away from the Buras-Triumph place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 10/30/1967, a category F2 tornado 1.0 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Buras-Triumph-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 277.7 miles away from Buras-Triumph center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 114.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 181.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/30/1994 at 01:08:24, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 107.5 miles away from Buras-Triumph center
On 9/27/1992 at 17:02:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.6 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 104.5 miles away from Buras-Triumph center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 310.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Plaquemines Parish (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 19, Tropical Storms: 6, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Buras-Triumph:

  • Loyola University New Orleans (about 55 miles; New Orleans, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,912)
  • Tulane University of Louisiana (about 55 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 11,089)
  • Xavier University of Louisiana (about 56 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 2,492)
  • Delgado Community College (about 57 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 12,843)
  • University of New Orleans (about 58 miles; New Orleans, LA; FT enrollment: 8,201)
  • Nicholls State University (about 84 miles; Thibodaux, LA; FT enrollment: 5,997)
  • Southeastern Louisiana University (about 99 miles; Hammond, LA; FT enrollment: 12,713)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Buras-Triumph: Buras Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Fort Jackson Museum (B), Plaquemines Parish Fire District 4 Buras Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Buras-Triumph: Faith Temple (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Plaquemines Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.9 people
Louisiana:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.2%
Whole state:

70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.8%
Whole state:

5.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

20.7%
Whole state:

19.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

12.8%
Whole state:

9.4%
6 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Buras-Triumph:

Marital status in Buras-Triumph, LA
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Buras-Triumph:

  • High school or higher: 54.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.7
Louisiana average:

13.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Buras-Triumph, LA (based on Plaquemines Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,7909
Evangelical Protestant3,85917
Mainline Protestant4092
Other19-
None9,965-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Plaquemines Parish:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Plaquemines Parish:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Plaquemines Parish:

5.56 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.3%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.9%
Louisiana:

29.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Buras-Triumph:

  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WTIX (690 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: WTIX, INC.)
  • WYLD (940 AM; 10 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAGY (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PORT SULPHUR, LA; Owner: SPOTLIGHT BROADCASTING OF NEW ORLEANS, LLC)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WODT (1280 AM; 5 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLEB (1600 AM; 5 kW; GOLDEN MEADOW, LA; Owner: COASTAL BROADCASTING OF LAROSE, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WSMB (1350 AM; 5 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WFNO (830 AM; 5 kW; NORCO, LA; Owner: WFNO, L.L.C.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Buras-Triumph:

  • KMRL (91.9 FM; BURAS, LA; Owner: WHITE DOVE FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KNOU (104.5 FM; EMPIRE, LA; Owner: ON TOP COMMUNICATIONS OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
  • KKND (106.7 FM; PORT SULPHUR, LA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
Buras-Triumph fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Buras-Triumph fatal accident list:

Mar 6, 2005 07:20 PM, Sr-23, Lat: 29.354060, Lon: -89.533440, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.8mTotal length
  • 5,200Total average daily traffic
  • 1,040Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,840Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • BURAS, 815 La Hwy 23 S (Lat: 29.358278 Lon: -89.538028), Type: Mast, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.1 m, Call Sign: WNTK575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2455.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 02/24/2022, Expiration Date: 04/15/2032, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, LLC, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 377-5609, Email:

  • BURAS, South Riverfront Road At School Street (Lat: 29.355194 Lon: -89.523944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 75.6 m, Call Sign: WRKK910,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz... (+15 more), Grant Date: 01/19/2021, Expiration Date: 01/19/2031, Certifier: Jarrett S Taubman, Registrant: Viasat, Inc., 901 K Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (720) 584-4354, Email:

  • BURAS, South Riverfront Road At School Street (Lat: 29.355194 Lon: -89.523944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 75.6 m, Call Sign: WLA216,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6389.96 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 02/15/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2021, Certifier: Mark Slaughter, Registrant: Rignet Satcom, Inc., Houston, TX 77094-8629, Phone: (281) 674-0150, Fax: (281) 674-0101, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Buras-Triumph, LA
  • 56.6%Electricity
  • 38.5%Utility gas
  • 4.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Buras-Triumph, LA
  • 78.9%Electricity
  • 21.1%Utility gas


Buras-Triumph compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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