Sunset is a city located in Davis County Utah. Sunset has a 2024 population of 5,320. Sunset is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,470 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunset is $85,886 with a poverty rate of 11.5%. The median age in Sunset is 30.3 years: 29.2 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,813 | 86.46% |
| Two or more races | 489 | 8.78% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.83% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,754 | 3.15 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Married | 755 | 3.96 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 546 | 1.68 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Female | 267 | 3.59 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 186 | 3.55 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
66.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 6.21% |
| Associates Degree | 347 | 10.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 8.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 1.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,583 | 46.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 5.05% |
| Some College | 719 | 21.25% |
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 | 2,568 | 2,421 | 304 |
| Hispanic | 550 | 322 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 211 | 188 | 20 |
| Black | 152 | 152 | 0 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 22 |
| Other Race | 25 | 18 | 8 |
| Asian | 20 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 84.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,406 | $58,906 | $21,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,389 | $0 | $52,143 |
| High School Graduate | $44,306 | $55,313 | $35,153 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $45,433 | $32,585 |
| Overall | $42,981 | $52,051 | $33,547 |
| Some College | $44,325 | $53,145 | $38,125 |
$42,981
Average Earnings
$52,051
Average Male
$33,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.96% of Sunset residents speak only English, while 12.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,960 | 561 | 14.17% |
| Multiple | 476 | 36 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,119 | 36 | 3.22% |
| Native | 46 | 29 | 63.04% |
11.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.38%
Male Poverty Rate
18.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunset is Native, with 63.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunset is Hispanic, with 3.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.4% |
| High School | 9.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.45% |
| Some College | 7.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.82% |
| Male Employed | 1.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,421 | $86,025 |
| Households | $74,250 | $85,886 |
| Married Families | $89,427 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,219 | $68,973 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
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
281
Number of Veterans
264
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 6.18% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 15.07% |
| Asian | 8 | 40% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.7%
Labor Force Participation
75.2%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
62.91%
Born in Sunset
94.92%
Native Born
5.08%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
94.92% of Sunset residents were born in the United States, with 62.91% having been born in Utah. 1.65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,134 | -37 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 5,171 | -37 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 5,208 | -38 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 5,246 | -37 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 5,283 | -37 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 5,320 | -38 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 5,358 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 5,373 | -144 | -2.61% |
| 2021 | 5,517 | 47 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 5,470 | 110 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 5,360 | 26 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 5,334 | 61 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 5,273 | 52 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5,221 | 37 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 5,184 | 15 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 5,169 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2013 | 5,156 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 5,166 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 5,172 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 5,159 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,204 | 76 | 1.48% |
| 1990 | 5,128 | -605 | -10.55% |
| 1980 | 5,733 | -535 | -8.54% |
| 1970 | 6,268 | 2,033 | 48% |
| 1960 | 4,235 | -899 | -17.51% |