Sunset is a town located in St. Landry Parish Louisiana. Sunset has a 2024 population of 3,124. Sunset is currently growing at a rate of 1.17% annually and its population has increased by 4.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,978 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunset is $72,086 with a poverty rate of 21.52%. The median age in Sunset is 32.5 years: 31.4 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 47.21% |
| Black or African American | 1,162 | 38.66% |
| Asian | 383 | 12.74% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 998 | 3.01 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 469 | 3.89 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.11 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Female | 218 | 3.44 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
| Male | 32 | 3.81 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
3.74
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 221 | 11.54% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 2.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 10.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 161 | 8.41% |
| High School Graduate | 636 | 33.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 259 | 13.52% |
| Some College | 393 | 20.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 961 | 864 | 222 |
| Black | 627 | 401 | 93 |
| Asian | 286 | 129 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,333 | $80,694 | $53,558 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,500 | $0 | $43,674 |
| High School Graduate | $42,692 | $44,423 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,826 | $18,913 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,393 | $49,265 | $40,747 |
| Some College | $51,362 | $51,696 | $42,422 |
$43,393
Average Earnings
$49,265
Average Male
$40,747
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.07% of Sunset residents speak only English, while 18.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 17.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,162 | 551 | 47.42% |
| White | 1,417 | 83 | 5.86% |
| Asian | 383 | 10 | 2.61% |
| Native | 15 | 3 | 20% |
21.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.33%
Male Poverty Rate
28.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunset is Black, with 47.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunset is Asian, with 2.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.5% |
| High School | 11.48% |
| Some College | 6.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 60.71% |
| Female Employed | 0.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,771 | $87,069 |
| Households | $55,326 | $72,086 |
| Married Families | $108,646 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,250 | $33,102 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
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
78
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 7.45% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 6.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
83.47%
Born in Sunset
87.86%
Native Born
12.14%
Foreign Born
7.92%
Non Citizen
4.22%
Naturalized
87.86% of Sunset residents were born in the United States, with 83.47% having been born in Louisiana. 7.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,307 | 36 | 1.1% |
| 2028 | 3,271 | 37 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 3,234 | 37 | 1.16% |
| 2026 | 3,197 | 36 | 1.14% |
| 2025 | 3,161 | 37 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 3,124 | 36 | 1.17% |
| 2023 | 3,088 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 3,073 | 25 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 3,048 | 70 | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 2,978 | 122 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 2,856 | -33 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 2,889 | -42 | -1.43% |
| 2017 | 2,931 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 2,942 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 2,933 | 31 | 1.07% |
| 2014 | 2,902 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 2,893 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 2,892 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 2,891 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,894 | 0 | 0% |