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Sunset

Georgia · 921 residents · 4.801 sq mi
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Sunset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,700. Households here earn about 56% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
+6%since 2000
from 871 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6407368339291K2000201020202024Sunset
2024825
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,487 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,954
+62%since 2000
from $16,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+96%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(841)
Black2.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(825)
Black5.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.3%(169)
Diversity Score
18
+151%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.6%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset, Georgia?

Sunset, Georgia has about 921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset, Georgia?

The typical household in Sunset, Georgia earns about $27,188 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 $112,700, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset, Georgia?

About 14.1% 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 14.1% of people in Sunset, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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