Sunset, LA

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3,006
TOTAL POPULATION
1,479
MALE POPULATION
1,527
FEMALE POPULATION
96.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,365
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,771
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,326
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,296
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sunset Zip Codes

Sunset Area Codes

Race in Sunset

The most populous races in Sunset are White / Caucasian (1,419 | 47.2%), Black / African American (1,162 | 38.7%), and Asian (383 | 12.7%).
Race in Sunset
Race# Population% Population
Asian38312.7%
Black / African American1,16238.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino311.0%
Native / Alaskan150.5%
White / Caucasian1,41947.2%
Two or more Races270.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total3,006100.0%

Ancestry in Sunset

The most populous ancestries reported in Sunset are Vietnamese (366 | 12.2%), French Canadian (278 | 9.2%), French (220 | 7.3%), American (110 | 3.7%), and German (97 | 3.2%), together accounting for 35.6% of all Sunset residents.
Ancestry in Sunset
Ancestry# Population% Population
African280.9%
American1103.7%
British60.2%
Cajun321.1%
Dominican20.1%
English381.3%
French2207.3%
French Canadian2789.2%
German973.2%
Greek60.2%
Houma90.3%
Irish893.0%
Italian250.8%
Mexican270.9%
Polish70.2%
Puerto Rican20.1%
Sri Lankan100.3%
Subsaharan African280.9%
Thai70.2%
Vietnamese36612.2%
Welsh100.3%
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Immigrants in Sunset

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sunset came from Asia (336 | 11.2%), South Central Asia (326 | 10.8%), Bangladesh (319 | 10.6%), Latin America (29 | 1.0%), and Central America (27 | 0.9%), together accounting for 34.5% of all Sunset residents.
Immigrants in Sunset
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia33611.2%
Bangladesh31910.6%
Caribbean20.1%
Central America270.9%
Dominican Republic20.1%
Latin America291.0%
Mexico270.9%
Nepal70.2%
South Central Asia32610.8%
South Eastern Asia100.3%
Vietnam100.3%
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Sex and Age in Sunset

Sex and Age in Sunset

The most populous age groups in Sunset are 10 to 14 Years (175 | 11.8%) for men and Under 5 Years (214 | 14.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sunset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years146 (9.9%)214 (14.0%)
5 to 9 Years46 (3.1%)102 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years175 (11.8%)49 (3.2%)
15 to 19 Years73 (4.9%)88 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years158 (10.7%)40 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years91 (6.1%)124 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years157 (10.6%)120 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years96 (6.5%)109 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years98 (6.6%)123 (8.1%)
45 to 49 Years68 (4.6%)99 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years19 (1.3%)135 (8.8%)
55 to 59 Years78 (5.3%)106 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years91 (6.1%)82 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years142 (9.6%)18 (1.2%)
70 to 74 Years34 (2.3%)83 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years3 (0.2%)14 (0.9%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.3%)15 (1.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (0.4%)
Total1,479 (100.0%)1,527 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sunset

Median Family Size in Sunset

The median family size in Sunset is 3.74 persons per family, with married-couple families (469 | 65.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (218 | 30.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sunset
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple469 (65.2%)3.89
Single Male/Father32 (4.4%)3.63
Single Female/Mother218 (30.3%)3.44
Total Families719 (100.0%)3.74

Median Household Size in Sunset

The median household size in Sunset is 3.01 persons per household, with married-couple households (469 | 47.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.89 persons per household. non-family households (279 | 28.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sunset
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple469 (47.0%)3.89
Single Male/Father32 (3.2%)3.81
Single Female/Mother218 (21.8%)3.44
Non-family279 (28.0%)1.11
Total Households998 (100.0%)3.01

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sunset

Out of a total of 998 households in Sunset, 719 (72.0%) are family households, while 279 (28.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 340, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 253.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sunset
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-253 (25.4%)
2-Person Households340 (34.1%)26 (2.6%)
3-Person Households133 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households109 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households75 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households36 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total719 (72.0%)279 (28.0%)

Female Fertility in Sunset

Fertility by Age in Sunset

Average fertility rate in Sunset is 184.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 327.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sunset
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years93 (70.5%)327.0
35 to 50 years39 (29.5%)113.0
Total132 (100.0%)184.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sunset

83.3% of women with births (132) in Sunset are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sunset
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years71 (76.3%)22 (23.7%)
35 to 50 years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (83.3%)22 (16.7%)

Fertility by Education in Sunset

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sunset
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School49 (37.1%)327.0
High School Diploma22 (16.7%)79.0
College or Associate's Degree61 (46.2%)361.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total132 (100.0%)184.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sunset

16.7% of women with births in Sunset are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sunset
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (83.3%)22 (16.7%)

Income in Sunset

Income Overview in Sunset

Per Capita Income in Sunset is $25,365, while median incomes of families and households are $81,771 and $55,326 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,006$25,365
Median Family Income719$81,771
Mean Family Income719$87,069
Median Household Income998$55,326
Mean Household Income998$72,086
Income Deficit719$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,00616.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,00683.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,0060.48

Earnings by Sex in Sunset

Average Earnings in Sunset are $42,461, $44,393 for men and $37,159 for women, a difference of 16.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Sunset
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male756 (58.2%)$44,393
Female543 (41.8%)$37,159
Total1,299 (100.0%)$42,461

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sunset

The most common earnings brackets in Sunset are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (132 | 17.5%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (112 | 20.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sunset
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)50 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99925 (3.3%)4 (0.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4993 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99918 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49929 (3.8%)31 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49955 (7.3%)55 (10.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99946 (6.1%)6 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)3 (0.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (1.2%)50 (9.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99944 (5.8%)37 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (2.0%)24 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99928 (3.7%)20 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999132 (17.5%)112 (20.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99928 (3.7%)27 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99990 (11.9%)75 (13.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99926 (3.4%)15 (2.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (2.5%)6 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99987 (11.5%)15 (2.8%)
$100,000+102 (13.5%)11 (2.0%)
Total756 (100.0%)543 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sunset

Average earnings in Sunset are $49,265 for men and $40,747 for women, a difference of 17.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,694, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $18,913. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,558, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sunset
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$18,913$0
High School Diploma$44,423$31,250
College or Associate's Degree$51,696$42,422
Bachelor's Degree$80,694$53,558
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,265$40,747

Family Income in Sunset

Family Income Brackets in Sunset

According to the Sunset family income data, there are 218 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.3% of all families. Conversely, the $35,000 to $49,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 18 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sunset
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010214.2%
$10,000 to $14,999314.3%
$15,000 to $24,999344.7%
$25,000 to $34,999466.4%
$35,000 to $49,999182.5%
$50,000 to $74,99912016.7%
$75,000 to $99,999527.2%
$100,000 to $149,99921830.3%
$150,000 to $199,999598.2%
$200,000+395.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sunset

4-person families (103 | 14.3%) account for the highest median family income in Sunset with $188,125 per family, while 4-person families (103 | 14.3%) have the highest median income of $47,031 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sunset
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families340 (47.3%)$56,087
3-Person Families139 (19.3%)$84,583
4-Person Families103 (14.3%)$188,125
5-Person Families75 (10.4%)$0
6-Person Families26 (3.6%)$92,167
7+ Person Families36 (5.0%)$0
Total719 (100.0%)$81,771

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sunset

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sunset
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners204 (28.4%)$0
1 Earner161 (22.4%)$58,194
2 Earners275 (38.3%)$136,449
3+ Earners79 (11.0%)$108,472
Total719 (100.0%)$81,771

Household Income in Sunset

Household Income Brackets in Sunset

With 227 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Sunset, accounting for 22.8% of all households. In contrast, only 39 households (3.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sunset
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011911.9%
$10,000 to $14,99910310.3%
$15,000 to $24,999585.8%
$25,000 to $34,999707.0%
$35,000 to $49,99913513.5%
$50,000 to $74,99912512.5%
$75,000 to $99,999636.3%
$100,000 to $149,99922722.7%
$150,000 to $199,999595.9%
$200,000+393.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sunset

The median household income in Sunset is $55,326, with the highest median household income of $58,603 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 393 households (39.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 26 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sunset
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years26 (2.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years373 (37.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years393 (39.4%)$58,603
65+ Years206 (20.6%)$32,500
Total998 (100.0%)$55,326

Poverty in Sunset

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunset

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 28.5% for females among the residents of Sunset, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (37.2%) and 12 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (37.0%)88 (41.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (11.2%)47 (43.1%)
12 to 14 Years28 (24.6%)30 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)24 (92.3%)
16 and 17 Years19 (37.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)12 (13.3%)
25 to 34 Years55 (22.2%)46 (18.9%)
35 to 44 Years6 (3.1%)37 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years10 (11.5%)43 (18.4%)
55 to 64 Years7 (4.1%)31 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years21 (11.9%)38 (37.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)27 (77.1%)
Total212 (14.3%)435 (28.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunset

According to the poverty statistics in Sunset, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sunset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (63.0%)126 (58.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years95 (88.8%)62 (56.9%)
12 to 14 Years86 (75.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years22 (100.0%)2 (7.7%)
16 and 17 Years32 (62.7%)12 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years158 (100.0%)78 (86.7%)
25 to 34 Years193 (77.8%)198 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years188 (96.9%)195 (84.1%)
45 to 54 Years77 (88.5%)191 (81.6%)
55 to 64 Years162 (95.9%)157 (83.5%)
65 to 74 Years155 (88.1%)63 (62.4%)
75 Years and over7 (100.0%)8 (22.9%)
Total1,267 (85.7%)1,092 (71.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sunset

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sunset show that 2.6% or 12 of the total 469 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.7%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sunset
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children199 (94.3%)12 (5.7%)
1 or 2 Children210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total457 (97.4%)12 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sunset

According to the poverty data in Sunset, 18.8% or 6 single-father households and 61.9% or 135 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (35.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sunset
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)18 (24.3%)
1 or 2 Children6 (35.3%)78 (74.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (18.8%)135 (61.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sunset

The poverty data for Sunset shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 141 of the single-parent households (56.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (5.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sunset
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (5.7%)18 (20.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)84 (68.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (2.6%)141 (56.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Sunset

Employment by Class of Employer in Sunset

Among the 1,228 employed individuals in Sunset, private company employees (866 | 70.5%), self-employed (incorporated) (124 | 10.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (100 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sunset
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees86670.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)12410.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)191.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1008.1%
Local Government Employees453.7%
State Government Employees463.7%
Federal Government Employees282.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,228100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sunset

According to the labor force statistics for Sunset, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,226), 58.2% or 1,296 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 56 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 60 to 64 years, with 83.2% or 144 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.5% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sunset
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years155 (78.3%)11 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years106 (49.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years214 (77.3%)10 (4.7%)
35 to 44 Years326 (76.5%)21 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years174 (54.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years112 (60.9%)14 (12.5%)
60 to 64 Years144 (83.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years65 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,296 (58.2%)56 (4.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sunset

According to labor force statistics for Sunset, 67.4% of individuals (1,076) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,596) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 45 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.5% or 287 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.9% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sunset
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School128 (38.8%)36 (10.9%)
High School Diploma356 (64.4%)15 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree305 (75.1%)28 (6.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher287 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,076 (67.4%)67 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sunset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sunset are Management (181 | 14.6%), Community & Social Service (156 | 12.6%), Education Instruction & Library (99 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (82 | 6.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (54 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sunset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sunset, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (84.9%), Health Technologists (83.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (81.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sunset
OccupationMaleFemale
Management91 (50.3%)90 (49.7%)
Business & Financial45 (84.9%)8 (15.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science35 (64.8%)19 (35.2%)
Computers & Mathematics26 (81.2%)6 (18.8%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Community & Social Service 45 (28.8%)111 (71.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library45 (45.5%)54 (54.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating18 (22.0%)64 (78.0%)
Health Technologists15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
Total (Category)234 (44.5%)292 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)747 (60.2%)493 (39.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sunset are Cleaning & Maintenance (48 | 3.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (23 | 1.8%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 1.1%), and Healthcare Support (8 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Sunset

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sunset, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (95.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (78.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (21.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sunset
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving18 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance46 (95.8%)2 (4.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)64 (68.8%)29 (31.2%)
Total (Overall)747 (60.2%)493 (39.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sunset are Sales & Related (189 | 15.2%), and Office & Administration (90 | 7.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sunset

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sunset
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related137 (72.5%)52 (27.5%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Total (Category)137 (49.1%)142 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)747 (60.2%)493 (39.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sunset are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33 | 2.7%), and Construction & Extraction (23 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sunset

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sunset
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)747 (60.2%)493 (39.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sunset are Transportation (144 | 11.6%), Production (82 | 6.6%), and Material Moving (60 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sunset

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sunset
OccupationMaleFemale
Production82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation128 (88.9%)16 (11.1%)
Material Moving46 (76.7%)14 (23.3%)
Total (Category)256 (89.5%)30 (10.5%)
Total (Overall)747 (60.2%)493 (39.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sunset

Employment Industries in Sunset

The major employment industries in Sunset include Retail Trade (255 | 20.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (184 | 14.8%), Educational Services (123 | 9.9%), Manufacturing (113 | 9.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (98 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Sunset

Employment Industries by Sex in Sunset

The Sunset industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sunset
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction37 (84.1%)7 (15.9%)
Construction45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing104 (92.0%)9 (8.0%)
Wholesale Trade5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade185 (72.6%)70 (27.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing82 (83.7%)16 (16.3%)
Utilities32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information24 (80.0%)6 (20.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (36.6%)26 (63.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing12 (36.4%)21 (63.6%)
Professional & Scientific26 (57.8%)19 (42.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support23 (51.1%)22 (48.9%)
Educational Services25 (20.3%)98 (79.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance56 (30.4%)128 (69.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services18 (56.2%)14 (43.8%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total747 (60.2%)493 (39.8%)

Education in Sunset

School Enrollment in Sunset

The most common levels of schooling among the 693 students in Sunset are middle school (198 | 28.6%), college / undergraduate (173 | 25.0%), and elementary school (105 | 15.1%).
School Enrollment in Sunset
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool618.8%
Kindergarten547.8%
Elementary School10515.1%
Middle School19828.6%
High School9513.7%
College / Undergraduate17325.0%
Graduate / Professional71.0%
Total693100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sunset

Out of a total of 693 students who are enrolled in schools in Sunset, 128 (18.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 565 (81.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 34 (69.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 50 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sunset
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (30.6%)34 (69.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old95 (64.2%)53 (35.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds117 (78.0%)33 (22.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds103 (92.8%)8 (7.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total565 (81.5%)128 (18.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sunset

Liberal arts & history (90 | 24.7%), education (80 | 21.9%), literature & languages (43 | 11.8%), science & technology (42 | 11.5%), and business (28 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 365 individuals in Sunset who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sunset
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics246.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural164.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology82.2%
Social Sciences154.1%
Engineering30.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4211.5%
Business287.7%
Education8021.9%
Literature & Languages4311.8%
Liberal Arts & History9024.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities164.4%
Total365100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sunset

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sunset

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sunset are males with 2 vehicles (205, accounting for 27.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (247, making up 41.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sunset
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle146 (19.9%)91 (18.5%)
1 Vehicle119 (16.2%)47 (9.5%)
2 Vehicles205 (27.9%)247 (50.1%)
3 Vehicles54 (7.3%)39 (7.9%)
4 Vehicles185 (25.2%)44 (8.9%)
5 or more Vehicles26 (3.5%)25 (5.1%)
Total735 (100.0%)493 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sunset

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sunset are 30 to 34 minutes (231 commuters, 20.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (186 commuters, 16.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (150 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Sunset
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes938.1%
5 to 9 Minutes18616.2%
10 to 14 Minutes615.3%
15 to 19 Minutes13611.8%
20 to 24 Minutes15013.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes23120.1%
35 to 39 Minutes453.9%
40 to 44 Minutes474.1%
45 to 59 Minutes342.9%
60 to 89 Minutes232.0%
90 or more Minutes14512.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Sunset

The most common commute times in Sunset are 5 to 9 minutes (142 commuters, 21.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (141 commuters, 29.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sunset
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)93 (19.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes142 (21.0%)44 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes51 (7.5%)10 (2.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes127 (18.8%)9 (1.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes100 (14.8%)50 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes90 (13.3%)141 (29.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes37 (5.5%)8 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes28 (4.1%)19 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (1.5%)24 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes17 (2.5%)6 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes75 (11.1%)70 (14.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sunset

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sunset are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (138, 20.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (180, 38.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sunset
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM98 (14.5%)21 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3 (0.4%)34 (7.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM63 (9.3%)6 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM57 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM38 (5.6%)87 (18.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM138 (20.4%)180 (38.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM52 (7.7%)118 (24.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM15 (2.2%)28 (5.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM51 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM40 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM109 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total677 (100.0%)474 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sunset

Occupancy by Ownership in Sunset

Of the total 998 dwellings in Sunset, owner-occupied units account for 667 (66.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 331 (33.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sunset
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units66766.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33133.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units998100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sunset

Occupancy by Household Size in Sunset
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25325.4%
2-Person Household36636.7%
3-Person Household13313.3%
4+ Person Household24624.6%
Total Housing Units998100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sunset

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sunset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household170 (67.2%)83 (32.8%)
2-Person Household243 (66.4%)123 (33.6%)
3-Person Household56 (42.1%)77 (57.9%)
4+ Person Household198 (80.5%)48 (19.5%)
Total Housing Units667 (66.8%)331 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sunset

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sunset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School81 (46.8%)92 (53.2%)
High School Diploma227 (63.9%)128 (36.1%)
College/Associate Degree195 (72.8%)73 (27.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher164 (81.2%)38 (18.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sunset

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sunset
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21821.8%
35 to 44 Years18118.1%
45 to 54 Years18018.0%
55 to 64 Years21321.3%
65 to 74 Years17717.7%
75 to 84 Years232.3%
85 Years and Over60.6%
Total998100.0%

Housing Finances in Sunset

Median Income by Occupancy in Sunset

Median Income by Occupancy in Sunset
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied667 (66.8%)$59,676
Renter-Occupied331 (33.2%)$17,917
Average998 (100.0%)$55,326

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sunset

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sunset
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (1.8%)90 (27.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99933 (5.0%)70 (21.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)13 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (1.5%)35 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99954 (8.1%)16 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999133 (19.9%)2 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99993 (13.9%)32 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (6.5%)20 (6.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999183 (27.4%)44 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more89 (13.3%)9 (2.7%)
Total667 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sunset

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sunset
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300141 (21.1%)101 (30.5%)
$300 to $49985 (12.7%)24 (7.2%)
$500 to $799117 (17.5%)32 (9.7%)
$800 to $99941 (6.1%)97 (29.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499121 (18.1%)77 (23.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999111 (16.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49944 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more7 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total667 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sunset

Housing Structures in Sunset

Housing Structures in Sunset
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached67267.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments131.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12112.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments494.9%
10 or more Apartments262.6%
Mobile Home / Other11711.7%
Total998100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sunset

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sunset
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached524 (78.0%)148 (22.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments22 (18.2%)99 (81.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total667 (66.8%)331 (33.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sunset

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sunset
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)54 (16.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms34 (5.1%)41 (12.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms350 (52.5%)162 (48.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms185 (27.7%)65 (19.6%)
8 or more Rooms98 (14.7%)9 (2.7%)
Total667 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sunset

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sunset
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas159 (23.8%)53 (16.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity495 (74.2%)278 (84.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total667 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sunset

Household Vehicle Usage in Sunset
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle94 (14.1%)140 (42.3%)
1 Vehicle115 (17.2%)118 (35.6%)
2 Vehicles255 (38.2%)64 (19.3%)
3 or more Vehicles203 (30.4%)9 (2.7%)
Total667 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sunset

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sunset

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units330337
Median Property Value$196,600$217,100
Median Household Income$51,250$73
Monthly Housing Costs$357$7
Real Estate Taxes$638$86

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sunset

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sunset
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00082 (24.8%)8 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99914 (4.2%)35 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999186 (56.4%)264 (78.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (0.9%)23 (6.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)7 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more45 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total330 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sunset

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sunset
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99933 (10.0%)12 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (10.3%)10 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99981 (24.5%)20 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99970 (21.2%)52 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (2.1%)23 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99972 (21.8%)36 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more16 (4.9%)111 (32.9%)
Total330 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sunset

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sunset
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x111 (33.6%)106,477 (31,595.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x19 (5.8%)156 (46.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x24 (7.3%)62 (18.4%)
4.0x or more176 (53.3%)20 (5.9%)
Total330 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sunset

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sunset
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800147 (44.6%)12 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,49919 (5.8%)177 (52.5%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)28 (8.3%)
Total330 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sunset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunset
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years471 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years209 (84.3%)39 (15.7%)
26 to 34 Years492 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years426 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years321 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years332 (93.0%)25 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years261 (94.2%)16 (5.8%)
75 Years and older42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,926 (97.3%)80 (2.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sunset

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sunset
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen471 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen209 (84.3%)39 (15.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sunset

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sunset
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000673 (96.0%)28 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999288 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999393 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999231 (89.5%)27 (10.5%)
$100,000 and over1,341 (98.2%)25 (1.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunset

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sunset
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6273 (73.4%)118 (31.7%)
6 to 18 Years200 (42.5%)293 (62.2%)
19 to 25 Years96 (38.7%)129 (52.0%)
25 to 34 Years184 (37.4%)308 (62.6%)
35 to 44 Years126 (29.6%)316 (74.2%)
45 to 54 Years153 (47.7%)179 (55.8%)
55 to 64 Years134 (37.5%)204 (57.1%)
65 to 74 Years244 (88.1%)149 (53.8%)
75 Years and over42 (100.0%)15 (35.7%)
Total1,452 (48.3%)1,711 (56.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sunset

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sunset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years55 (12.2%)87 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years31 (17.6%)33 (32.7%)
75 Years and over2 (28.6%)12 (34.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sunset

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sunset: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.1%)5 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years12 (6.8%)7 (6.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (34.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sunset: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (4.7%)13 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (6.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sunset: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.9%)41 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (19.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sunset: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years15 (3.3%)61 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years19 (10.8%)10 (9.9%)
75 Years and over2 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sunset: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)51 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years19 (10.8%)6 (5.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Sunset

Computing Device Access in Sunset

Computing Device Access in Sunset
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop58358.4%
Smartphone78278.4%
Tablet34935.0%
No Computing Device12012.0%
Total998100.0%

Internet Access in Sunset

Internet Access in Sunset
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home46746.8%
Cellular Data Only25125.2%
Satellite Internet525.2%
No Internet24924.9%
Total998100.0%

Sunset Summary

Sunset, Louisiana is a small town located in St. Landry Parish in the southwestern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Bayou Teche, a tributary of the Atchafalaya River. The town has a population of approximately 4,000 people and is known for its rich Cajun culture and heritage.

Geography

Sunset is located in the heart of Cajun Country, an area of Louisiana known for its unique culture and cuisine. The town is situated on the banks of the Bayou Teche, a tributary of the Atchafalaya River. The town is surrounded by lush wetlands and swamps, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, and birds. The town is located approximately 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and is close to the cities of Lafayette and Baton Rouge.

History

Sunset was founded in 1883 by a group of French-speaking settlers from Canada. The town was named after the sun setting over the Bayou Teche. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its fertile soil and abundant wildlife. The town quickly grew and became a hub for the local Cajun culture. In the early 1900s, the town was home to a variety of businesses, including a sawmill, a cotton gin, and a general store.

Economy

Sunset’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to a variety of farms, including rice, soybeans, and sugarcane. The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Bayou Teche Museum, the Cajun Music Hall of Fame, and the Cajun Country Swamp Tours. In addition, the town is home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sunset was 4,039. The town is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The median household income is $37,000, and the median age is 37. The town is home to a variety of religions, including Catholicism, Protestantism, and Judaism.

Conclusion

Sunset, Louisiana is a small town located in St. Landry Parish in the southwestern part of the state. It is known for its rich Cajun culture and heritage, and is home to a variety of farms, tourist attractions, and businesses. The town has a population of approximately 4,000 people, and is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the median household income is $37,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sunset?
Total Population of Sunset is 3,006.
What is the Total Male Population of Sunset?
Total Male Population of Sunset is 1,479.
What is the Total Female Population of Sunset?
Total Female Population of Sunset is 1,527.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sunset?
There are 96.86 Males per 100 Females in Sunset.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sunset?
There are 103.25 Females per 100 Males in Sunset.
What is the Median Population Age in Sunset?
Median Population Age in Sunset is 32.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sunset
Average Family Size in Sunset is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sunset
Average Household Size in Sunset is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sunset?
Per Capita income in Sunset is $25,365.
What is the Median Family Income in Sunset?
Median Family Income in Sunset is $81,771.
What is the Median Household income in Sunset?
Median Household Income in Sunset is $55,326.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sunset?
Income or Wage Gap in Sunset is 16.3%.
Women in Sunset earn 83.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sunset?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sunset is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sunset?
There are 1,296 People in the Labor Forcein in Sunset.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sunset?
58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Sunset.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sunset?
Unemployment Rate in Sunset is 4.3%.