State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
4.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
114.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.41% (-2)
Growth Since 2010
3.19% (15)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Sun, Louisiana Population 2021
485
Sun is a city located in St. Tammany Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 485, it is the 228th largest city in Louisiana and the 13449th largest city in the United States . Sun is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually but its population has increased by 3.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 470 in 2010. Sun reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Sun has a population density of 114 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sun is $60,866 with a poverty rate of 15.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $644 per month, and the median house value is $87,900. The median age in Sun is 47.2 years, 41 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
Sun Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunwas:
- White: 77.33%
- Black or African American: 17.66%
- Two or more races: 3.82%
- Asian: 1.19%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Sun, Louisiana is 485 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 489.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 470.
Sun, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 77.33% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 17.66% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.19% |
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Sun Population by Race
Sun Population Pyramid $2021
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Sun Population by Age
Sun Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 158 | 2.65 | 84.2 |
| Married | 67 | 3.67 | 88.1 |
| Non Family | 49 | 1.14 | 89.8 |
| Female | 33 | 2.82 | 63.6 |
| Male | 9 | 2.67 | 100 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Sun Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 5.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 19.55% |
| High School Graduate | 111 | 35.58% |
| Some College | 63 | 20.19% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 14.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 0.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 3.53% |
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Sun Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sun Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 190 | 12 |
| Black | 62 | 36 | 2 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.96%.
Sun Educational Attainment by Race
Sun Language by Age
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Sun Language
89.50% of Sun residents speak only English, while 10.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.56% of the population.
Sun Language
15.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.22%
Male Poverty Rate
17.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sun
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sun is Black, with 20.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sun is White, with 16.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.41%.
Sun Poverty
Sun Poverty Rate by Education
Sun Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Sun Married by Age and Sex
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Sun Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sun Marital Status by Race
Sun Marital Status
Sun Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 15.63% |
| White | 3 | 1.13% |
Sun Veterans by Race
Sun Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sun Veterans by Education
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52.3%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Sun Employment by Age
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Sun Employment by Race
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Sun Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.19%
Born in Sun
98.33%
Native Born
1.67%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.33% of Sun residents were born in the United States, with 80.19% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Sun Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 485 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 487 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 489 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 491 | 1 | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 490 | 4 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 486 | 3 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 483 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 480 | 5 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 475 | 4 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 471 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 469 | 4 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 465 | 0.00% |