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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sunset

Arkansas · 348 residents · 0.263 sq mi
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Sunset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,788. Population has fallen 40% since 1990, a loss of 229 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $25,600. The poverty rate of 49.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

348
−40%since 1990
from 577 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,323 / sq mi
−40%since 1990
from 2,194 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+43%since 1990
from 26.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
892223554886211990201020202024Sunset
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,788
+117%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $6,223 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,766
+150%since 1990
from $3,102 in 1990
US average: $21,522
49.9%
−18.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$25,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$355
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
53.3%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
46.7% rent
1.4
−59%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(13)
Black97.7%(564)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(17)
Black89.9%(313)
Hispanic / Latino4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21%(73)
21
+281%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
42.7%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 31.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+37%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sunset, Arkansas?

Sunset, Arkansas has about 348 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sunset, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sunset, Arkansas earns about $17,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset, Arkansas expensive?

In Sunset, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $25,600, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset, Arkansas?

About 1.8% 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 49.9% 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 229 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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