Buras is a

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(CDP) in

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, 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.

History

In November 2006, Jeré Longman of ''

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'' wrote that "almost no evidence of recovery exist d in the post-

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period. In December 2007, Longman reported that there was still "little sign of recovery" in Buras. The town was founded in the 1840s; 20 years later, it was the site of Civil War battles at Forts Jackson and Philip. Today, the Buras area is known for hauling in much of the state's oysters.

Demographics

In the pre-Katrina period (before August 29, 2005) Buras had about 30-40

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shrimpers, presenting the area's large Asian American population. In the post-Hurricane period (after August 29, 2005) Brenda Kap, quoted in ''

'', stated most of them had returned. At the

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, its Asian population was 348, making them the second-largest racial and ethnic group in the CDP; non-Hispanic and Latino whites made up 475 persons total, and Black and African Americans were the third largest group.

Education

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operates the public schools of the parish. It is served by

South Plaquemines High School South Plaquemines High School (SPHS) is a grade 7–12 junior and senior high school in Buras, a census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. A part of Plaquemines Parish School Board, it serves Boothville, Buras, Empire, Port Sulp ...

in Buras. Prior to 2005 Buras Middle School (grades 6–8) and Buras High School (grades PK-5 and 9–12) served the community, but

damaged the buildings.Plaquemines Parish Comprehensive Master Plan 8. Public Facilities and Services
." Plaquemines Parish. p. 9/34. Retrieved on December 3, 2016. In the immediate post-Katrina period no new campuses opened in Buras, leading some residents to feel that the community may further erode. The permanent school building of South Plaquemines High was established on the site of the former Buras Middle School, while faculty residences were placed on the property of the former Buras High School. Plaquemines Parish is in the service area of

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References

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