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Louisiana · 401 residents (2025 est.) · 4.268 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
−19%since 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+11%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:401 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2733584445296151990201020202024Sun
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,566
+179%since 2000
from $12,391 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−11%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(403)
Black11.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(131)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(240)
Black16.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.3%(66)
Diversity Score68.2%(260)
Diversity Score
68
+146%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun, Louisiana?

Sun, Louisiana has about 381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sun, Louisiana expensive?

In Sun, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $160,700, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Sun, Louisiana?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sun, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun, Louisiana?

About 11.6% of people in Sun, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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