Buna, TX Demographics

A map of Buna's Population by Race

Buna, Texas had a population of 2,137 in 2020. It was 80.4% White, 10.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Buna, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buna is the 683rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Buna's White Population

1,719 residents of Buna identify as White, or 80.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Buna considerably larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buna is ranked #272 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Buna is more White than neighboring Kirbyville (68.5% White), and Silsbee (64.9% White). Buna is less White than neighboring Evadale (91.1% White), Mauriceville (84.3% White), and Deweyville (91.6% White).

Buna's Black Population

228 residents of Buna identify as Black, or 10.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Buna roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buna is ranked #324 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Buna is more Black than neighboring Evadale (0.5% Black), Mauriceville (0.5% Black), and Deweyville (1.9% Black). Buna is less Black than neighboring Kirbyville (18.4% Black), and Silsbee (25.7% Black).

Buna's Asian Population

6 residents of Buna identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Buna slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buna is ranked #951 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Buna is more Asian than neighboring Kirbyville (0.1% Asian). Buna is less Asian than neighboring Evadale (0.4% Asian), Silsbee (0.7% Asian), Mauriceville (0.8% Asian), and Deweyville (0.4% Asian).

Buna's Hispanic Population

99 residents of Buna identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Buna considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buna is ranked #1796 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Buna is more Hispanic than neighboring Evadale (3.9% Hispanic), and Deweyville (2.6% Hispanic). Buna is less Hispanic than neighboring Kirbyville (6.9% Hispanic), Silsbee (5.1% Hispanic), and Mauriceville (9.3% Hispanic).

Buna's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Buna identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Buna roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buna is ranked #1386 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Buna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Evadale (0.3% Native American/Other), Kirbyville (1.1% Native American/Other), Silsbee (0.3% Native American/Other), Mauriceville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Deweyville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Buna's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Buna identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Buna roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Buna is ranked #646 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Buna is more Multiracial than neighboring Silsbee (3.3% Multiracial), and Deweyville (2.3% Multiracial). Buna is less Multiracial than neighboring Evadale (3.9% Multiracial), Kirbyville (5% Multiracial), and Mauriceville (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.