Sunset, Louisiana Population 2022
Sunset is a city located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Sunset has a 2020 population of 2,911. Sunset is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,909 in 2010.
The average household income in Sunset is $56,958 with a poverty rate of 37.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $542 per month, and the median house value is $171,300. The median age in Sunset is 32.6 years, 30.7 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Sunset Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunsetwas:
- White: 48.96%
- Black or African American: 47.90%
- Other race: 1.51%
- Native American: 1.33%
- Asian: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,431 | 48.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,400 | 47.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.31% |
| Some Other Race | 44 | 1.51% |
Sunset Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,068 | 2.74 | 66.1 |
| Married | 481 | 3.05 | 89.2 |
| Male | 19 | 4.89 | 31.6 |
| Female | 272 | 3.86 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 296 | 1.06 | 70.9 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 170 | 9.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 11.59% |
| High School Graduate | 723 | 40.69% |
| Some College | 287 | 16.15% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 4.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 9.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 8.50% |
Sunset Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| White | 1,049 | 911 | 230 |
| Black | 684 | 462 | 76 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | |
| Hispanic | 32 | 16 | |
| Other Race | 21 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Sunset Language by Age
Sunset Language
94.07% of Sunset residents speak only English, while 5.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.44% of the population.
Sunset Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 39 | 27 | 69.23% |
| Black | 1,400 | 852 | 60.86% |
| White | 1,429 | 222 | 15.54% |
| Other | NaN% |
37.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.85%
Male Poverty Rate
47.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sunset
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunset is Native, with 69.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunset is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.72%.
Sunset Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Sunset Married by Age and Sex
Sunset Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Sunset Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 8.67% |
| Black | 8 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 14.29% |
Sunset Veterans by Education
8.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
92.20%
Born in Sunset
98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.15% of Sunset residents were born in the United States, with 92.20% having been born in Louisiana. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,897 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,898 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 2,899 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 2,900 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 2,901 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 2,902 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 2,903 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 2,904 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 2,905 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 2,906 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 2,909 | 3 | 0.10% |
| 2021 | 2,910 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 2,911 | 1 | 0.03% |