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Sunset

Arkansas · 161 residents (2025 est.) · 0.263 sq mi
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Sunset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,614. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 195 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−56%since 2000
from 348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
582 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:161 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
892223554886211990201020202024Sunset
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,614
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,788 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,675
+153%since 2000
from $7,766 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−3%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$925
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
70.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sunset on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(17)
Black89.9%(313)
Hispanic / Latino4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(6)
Black92.8%(142)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score17%(26)
Diversity Score
17
−19%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.6%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2012
from 35.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+30.3 ptssince 2017
from 53.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset, Arkansas?

Sunset, Arkansas has about 153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sunset, Arkansas earns about $27,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset, Arkansas expensive?

In Sunset, Arkansas, the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset, Arkansas?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset, Arkansas?

About 21.6% of people in Sunset, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunset, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunset, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 424 residents, a change of about -73 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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