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Sunset Bay

New York · 384 residents · 0.663 sq mi
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Sunset Bay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $245,000. With a median age of 66.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
−2%since 2023
from 392 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
579 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 591 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.5
+2%since 2023
from 65.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
309447586725863201020202024Sunset Bay
2024384
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,731
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,282
+26%since 2023
from $23,274 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+1%since 2023
from 0.416 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $215,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
68.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(346)
Black8.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.6%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(349)
Black6.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.1%(81)
Diversity Score
21
−21%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.3%
+33.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Female
51.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Foreign born
8.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunset Bay, New York?

Sunset Bay, New York has about 384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunset Bay, New York?

The typical household in Sunset Bay, New York earns about $66,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset Bay, New York expensive?

In Sunset Bay, New York, the median home is worth about $245,000.

How educated are people in Sunset Bay, New York?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset Bay, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunset Bay, New York?

About 13.4% of people in Sunset Bay, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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