This was 25.4 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 896.
57.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Buras for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 244 | 42.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 161 | 27.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 14 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 44 | 7.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 82 | 14.1 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 3.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 1.6 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 1.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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