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Sunset

Arkansas · 198 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 $17,917. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,400. The poverty rate of 56.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−43%since 2000
from 348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+1%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
892223554886211990201020202024Sunset
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,917
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,788 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,019
+42%since 2000
from $7,766 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$557
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+80%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(17)
Black89.9%(313)
Hispanic / Latino4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(73)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4%(8)
Black91.9%(182)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(10)
Diversity Score26.7%(53)
Diversity Score
27
+27%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
49.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−23%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
30.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset, Arkansas?

Sunset, Arkansas has about 198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sunset, Arkansas earns about $17,917 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 $46,400, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset, Arkansas?

About 15.1% 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 56.2% 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 379 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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