CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Sunset

Georgia · 846 residents · 4.801 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Thomaston micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Sunset is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
−3%since 2000
from 871 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
176 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6407368339291K2000201020202024Sunset
2024825
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,875
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,487 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,853
+36%since 2000
from $16,013 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sunset on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(841)
Black2.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(64)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(796)
Black3.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(86)
Diversity Score
10
+39%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sunset

Southport
Pop 873
Greenville
Pop 778
Bradenton Beach
Pop 921
Grand Ridge
Pop 925
Places similar to Sunset
Head to head

Compare Sunset to nearby cities

SUNSET VS
Thomaston
Income$38,917−37%
Home value$211,000+83%
Population9,852+1094%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUNSET VS
Griffin
Income$43,632−29%
Home value$220,900+91%
Population23,896+2796%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUNSET VS
Hampton
Income$75,052+21%
Home value$283,700+146%
Population9,349+1033%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUNSET VS
Peachtree City
Income$113,987+84%
Home value$482,500+318%
Population40,880+4855%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset, Georgia?

Sunset, Georgia has about 846 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset, Georgia?

The typical household in Sunset, Georgia earns about $61,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset, Georgia expensive?

In Sunset, Georgia, the median home is worth about $115,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset, Georgia?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset, Georgia?

About 3.7% of people in Sunset, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Georgia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sunset with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →