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Sunset

Florida · 16,389 residents · 3.51 sq mi
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Sunset is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,595. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $364,900. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,389
−4%since 2000
from 17,150 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,669 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+12%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K16K17K18K1990201020202024Sunset
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,595
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,903 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,545
+24%since 2000
from $23,735 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,128
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+96%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(4,468)
Black1.1%(193)
Hispanic / Latino69.7%(11,952)
Asian2.4%(404)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(9,370)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(2,666)
Black0.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino80.3%(13,164)
Asian1.9%(315)
Other0.8%(126)
Diversity Score40.9%(6,702)
Diversity Score
41
−25%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
51.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset, Florida?

Sunset, Florida has about 16,389 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset, Florida?

The typical household in Sunset, Florida earns about $67,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset, Florida expensive?

In Sunset, Florida, the median home is worth about $364,900, and the typical rent is about $1,128 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset, Florida?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset, Florida?

About 9.3% of people in Sunset, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunset, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunset, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 579 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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