Sunset is a CDP located in Miami-Dade County Florida. Sunset has a 2024 population of 13,458. Sunset is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -9.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,869 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunset is $136,279 with a poverty rate of 11.92%. The median age in Sunset is 47.4 years: 46.8 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,856 | 56.61% |
| Two or more races | 5,147 | 37.09% |
| Asian | 431 | 3.11% |
| Other race | 372 | 2.68% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,116 | 2.69 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 2,971 | 3.33 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 1,232 | 1.1 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Female | 728 | 2.73 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Male | 185 | 2.94 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 399 | 3.74% |
| Associates Degree | 1,700 | 15.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,870 | 26.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,758 | 16.47% |
| High School Graduate | 2,155 | 20.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 3.72% |
| Some College | 1,396 | 13.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,113 | 8,387 | 3,549 |
| 2+ Races | 4,118 | 3,878 | 1,582 |
| White | 1,132 | 1,103 | 741 |
| Asian | 302 | 278 | 270 |
| Other Race | 296 | 255 | 75 |
| Black | 50 | 45 | 13 |
| Native American | 21 | 13 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,229 | $66,833 | $49,059 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,500 | $120,525 | $59,846 |
| High School Graduate | $30,652 | $35,149 | $26,971 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,292 | $32,386 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $54,032 | $66,585 | $44,814 |
| Some College | $52,971 | $71,548 | $41,364 |
$54,032
Average Earnings
$66,585
Average Male
$44,814
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.94% of Sunset residents speak only English, while 84.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 80.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,571 | 1,450 | 12.53% |
| Multiple | 5,133 | 746 | 14.53% |
| White | 1,618 | 163 | 10.07% |
| Other | 372 | 32 | 8.6% |
| Black | 46 | 31 | 67.39% |
11.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.13%
Male Poverty Rate
13.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunset is Black, with 67.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunset is Other, with 8.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.91% |
| Some College | 10.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
| Female Employed | 3.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,731 | $157,896 |
| Households | $108,333 | $136,279 |
| Married Families | $137,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,923 | $58,779 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
397
Number of Veterans
333
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 144 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 75+ | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 298 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 2.62% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 2.06% |
| Other Race | 10 | 3.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.31%
Born in Sunset
42.8%
Native Born
57.2%
Foreign Born
13.7%
Non Citizen
43.5%
Naturalized
42.8% of Sunset residents were born in the United States, with 32.31% having been born in Florida. 13.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,458 | -210 | -1.54% |
| 2023 | 13,668 | -209 | -1.51% |
| 2022 | 13,877 | -538 | -3.73% |
| 2021 | 14,415 | -454 | -3.05% |
| 2020 | 14,869 | -1,002 | -6.31% |
| 2019 | 15,871 | 101 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 15,770 | -105 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 15,875 | -727 | -4.38% |
| 2016 | 16,602 | 533 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 16,069 | -1,028 | -6.01% |
| 2014 | 17,097 | -521 | -2.96% |
| 2013 | 17,618 | 756 | 4.48% |
| 2012 | 16,862 | -95 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 16,957 | 568 | 3.47% |
| 2010 | 16,389 | 0 | 0% |