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Sun

Louisiana · 392 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 $31,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. 17% 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 $79,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
392
−17%since 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733584445296151990201020202024Sun
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$16,819
+36%since 2000
from $12,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(334)
Black8.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other4.6%(18)
Diversity Score34.5%(135)
Diversity Score
34
+24%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun, Louisiana?

Sun, Louisiana has about 392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sun, Louisiana earns about $31,250 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Sun, Louisiana?

About 17.4% 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 24.2% 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 18 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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