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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sunset

Louisiana · 2,352 residents · 3.227 sq mi
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Sunset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,384. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,600. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,352
+7%since 1990
from 2,201 in 1990
1990 – 2025
729 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 682 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+7%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sunset
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,384
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,655 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,642
+58%since 1990
from $8,013 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.1%
−13.2 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$296
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184 in 1990
US average: $602
65.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
34.2% rent
2.8
−25%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(1,020)
Black53.3%(1,173)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(1,389)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(1,086)
Black52%(1,223)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,496)
64
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−6%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset, Louisiana?

Sunset, Louisiana has about 2,352 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sunset, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sunset, Louisiana earns about $22,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset, Louisiana expensive?

In Sunset, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset, Louisiana?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset, Louisiana?

About 33.1% of people in Sunset, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunset, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunset, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 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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