Buna, Texas
Buna is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Texas, in East Texas, about 77 miles southeast of Lufkin as the crow flies, with a population of about 2,137.
Jasper
County
2,137
Population
East Texas
Region
6.0 sq mi
Land Area
77 mi
straight line to Lufkin
Updated October 2026 · Population: 2020 U.S. Census (Census-designated place). Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Buna on Wikipedia
Buna Census Boundary
Buna is unincorporated, so it has no city limits. This is the U.S. Census Bureau's boundary for the community, with the major highways through it.
Major roads: State Hwy 62 · US Hwy 96
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Buna from our research
What we've verified about Buna, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Born as the lumber camp 'Carrolla' around 1890, renamed for Buna Corley, and built by the Beaumont Lumber Company and the railroads of Jasper County. Details →
- Dining
- 9 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Pizza & Italian · Mexican & Tex-Mex. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 6 public schools within 12 miles, in Buna ISD and Evadale ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative power (no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, South Jasper County WSC water, and internet options in Jasper County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Village Creek (19 mi), Martin Dies, Jr. (30 mi), Sea Rim (53 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed plumber, 1 licensed HVAC contractor and 2 licensed electricians serve Buna. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Buna, Texas
Jasper County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Buna in Jasper County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Buna in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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