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Buna, Texas

Buna (/ˈbjuːnə/ BEW-nə) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jasper County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,137 at the 2020 census.[3]

Buna,Texas
Census-designated place
Location of Buna, Texas
Location of Buna, Texas
Coordinates: 30°26′45″N 93°57′45″W / 30.44583°N 93.96250°W / 30.44583; -93.96250
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyJasper
Area
 • Total
6.02 sq mi (15.58 km2)
 • Land6.01 sq mi (15.57 km2)
 • Water0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
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79 ft (24 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,137
 • Density356/sq mi (137.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77612
Area code409
FIPS code48-11236[2]
GNIS feature ID2407921[1]

History

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The Beaumont Lumber Company mill in southern Jasper County was first called "Carrolla" for the Carroll family, prominent Beaumont lumbermen and industrialists. The site was subsequently renamed "Buna", however, in honor of one of the family's cousins, Buna Corley.[4]

Geography

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Buna is located in southern Jasper County. U.S. Route 96 runs along the west side of the community, leading north 16 miles (26 km) to Kirbyville and 35 miles (56 km) to Jasper, the county seat. US-96 leads southwest from Buna 9 miles (14 km) to Evadale and 35 miles (56 km) to Beaumont. Texas State Highway 62 leads southeast 17 miles (27 km) to Mauriceville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Buna CDP has a total area of 6.0 square miles (15.6 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.08%, are water.[3] The community sits on a low watershed divide, with the west side of town draining to the Neches River and the east side draining to the Sabine River.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20002,269—
20102,142−5.6%
20202,137−0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–1900[6] 1910[7]
1920[8] 1930[9] 1940[10]
1950[11] 1960[12] 1970[13]
1980[14] 1990[15] 2000[16]
2010[17]

First listed as an unincorporated place which included Bessmay in the 1970 U.S. Census[13] and appeared as the Bessmay-Buna census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.[14] In the 1990 U.S. Census the CDP was renamed the Buna CDP.[15]

2020 census

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Buna CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[18] Pop 2010[19] Pop 2020[20] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,939 1,865 1,719 85.46% 87.07% 80.44%
Black or African American alone (NH) 258 155 228 11.37% 7.24% 10.67%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 10 8 0 0.44% 0.37% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 3 9 6 0.13% 0.42% 0.28%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 2 1 0 0.09% 0.05% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 1 0 5 0.04% 0.00% 0.23%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 22 38 80 0.97% 1.77% 3.74%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 34 66 99 1.50% 3.08% 4.63%
Total 2,269 2,142 2,137 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,137 people, 802 households, and 557 families residing in the CDP.

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,269 people, 865 households, and 626 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 381.4 inhabitants per square mile (147.3/km2). There were 956 housing units at an average density of 160.7 per square mile (62.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.16% White, 11.37% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.

There were 865 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,611, and the median income for a family was $33,952. Males had a median income of $29,766 versus $20,848 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,999. About 10.2% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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Education

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Buna is served by the Buna Independent School District,[21] and is home to the Buna High School Cougars.

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Buna, Texas
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Buna CDP, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  4. ^ Handbook of Texas Online - BUNA, TX
  5. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  6. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ a b "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ a b "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ a b "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Buna CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  19. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Buna CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  20. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Buna CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  21. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Jasper County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 26, 2024. - Text list
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