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Sunset

Louisiana · 2,909 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 $37,398. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,300. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,909
+24%since 2000
from 2,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+15%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sunset
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,398
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,384 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,255
+76%since 2000
from $12,642 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,300
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+64%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(1,086)
Black52%(1,223)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(1,496)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(1,324)
Black49%(1,426)
Hispanic / Latino2%(57)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other1.3%(39)
Diversity Score66.8%(1,942)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset, Louisiana?

Sunset, Louisiana has about 2,909 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sunset, Louisiana earns about $37,398 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 $171,300, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Sunset, Louisiana?

About 17.7% 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 37.7% 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 708 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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