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Sun

Louisiana · 470 residents · 4.268 sq mi
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Sun has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,500. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
Unchangedsince 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733584445296151990201020202024Sun
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,567
+50%since 2000
from $12,391 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade30.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−48.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(389)
Black12.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.4%(157)
Diversity Score
33
+20%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
40.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% 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
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%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun, Louisiana?

Sun, Louisiana has about 470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sun, Louisiana earns about $38,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun, Louisiana expensive?

In Sun, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Sun, Louisiana?

About 1.6% 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 24.3% of people in Sun, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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