Buna, TX Demographics

A map of Buna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,120	1,719	94.3%	80.4%
Hispanic	74	99	3.3%	4.6%
Multiracial	27	80	1.2%	3.7%
Black	15	228	0.7%	10.7%
Native American/Other	13	5	0.6%	0.2%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.3%

Buna, Texas has an estimated population of 2,249, an increase from the 2,137 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buna has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Buna, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buna is ranked the 696th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. 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 was ranked the 683rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buna's White Population

2,120 residents of Buna, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buna is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Buna ranks 273rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buna's White population has grown by an estimated 23.3%. White residents' share of Buna's population has increased from 80.4% to 94.3%.

Buna is more White than neighboring Kirbyville (70.9% White), Silsbee (56.8% White), and Mauriceville (91.2% White). Buna is less White than neighboring Evadale (97.2% White), and Deweyville (100% White).

Buna's Black Population

15 residents of Buna, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buna is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Buna ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buna's Black population has declined by an estimated 93.4%. Black residents' share of Buna's population has decreased from 10.7% to 0.7%.

Buna is more Black than neighboring Evadale (0% Black), Mauriceville (0% Black), and Deweyville (0% Black). Buna is less Black than neighboring Kirbyville (15.6% Black), and Silsbee (28.6% Black).

Buna's Asian Population

0 residents of Buna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buna is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Buna ranks 1030th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buna's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Buna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Buna is less Asian than neighboring Silsbee (0.1% Asian).

Buna's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Buna, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buna is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Buna ranks 1796th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buna's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Buna's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.3%.

Buna is more Hispanic than neighboring Evadale (1.5% Hispanic), and Deweyville (0% Hispanic). Buna is less Hispanic than neighboring Kirbyville (10.1% Hispanic), Silsbee (6.6% Hispanic), and Mauriceville (5.1% Hispanic).

Buna's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Buna, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buna is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Buna ranks 1404th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buna's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Buna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Evadale (0% Native American/Other), Kirbyville (0.3% Native American/Other), Mauriceville (0% Native American/Other), and Deweyville (0% Native American/Other).

Buna's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Buna, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buna is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Buna ranks 647th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buna's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Buna's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.2%.

Buna is more Multiracial than neighboring Deweyville (0% Multiracial). Buna is less Multiracial than neighboring Evadale (1.4% Multiracial), Kirbyville (3.1% Multiracial), Silsbee (7.3% Multiracial), and Mauriceville (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.