Sunset

Sunset is the "Rubboard Capital of the World" as proclaimed by the 2014 Louisiana Legislature via Resolution SRC81. A rubboard is only one of four musical instruments founded in the United States, and lifelong resident Tee Don Landry and his family are the reason for this designation. To date, he has handmade 2,200 rubboards and keeps a map of where each one calls home.

In addition to making its’ mark on music culture, Sunset is known for its contributions to the agricultural industry as a leading producer of sweet potatoes. But today it is also known for a popular horticultural event, The Celebration of Herbs and Gardens. Held each May, the Sunset Garden Club hosts this daylong event. Seventy-five vendors display native plants, herbs, vegetable plants, yard art and herbal products. Just on the outskirts of town and well worth the drive, is Chretien Point Plantation. Once the center of a 10,000-acre cotton plantation, this home’s history includes stories of the Civil War and a staircase that was replicated and used in Gone With the Wind!

The town has flourished in the past few years with small, entrepreneurial business owners setting up antique markets, thrift shops, antique stores, fused glass art galleries and studios, restaurants, and a Saturday morning farmers' market. Every March and September you can visit these shops for discounts on antique items during the Exit 11 Yard Sale, which includes the neighboring community of Grand Coteau.

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Sunset2,3112,8432,8192,822

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4250210209
5-9199217211
10-14223212222
15-19202153190
20-24184138125
25-29191161136
30-34168205171
35-39159176192
40-44185165173
45-49213139163
50-54216164134
55-59207188159
60-64162199183
65-69101202188
70-7474151171
75-794271106
80-84424055
85+262834
18+2,0422,0782,061
Median Age353839

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Sunset2023
Total2,819.00
White Alone46.75
Black Alone47.43
American Indian Alone0.18
Asian Alone0.18
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race1.45
Two or More Races4.01
Hispanic Origin2.48
Diversity Index57.60

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Sunset2023 - 2028
Population0.02%
Households0.14%
Families0.08%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households8721,0991,1581,166
Housing Units9691,2141,3431,342
Owner Occupied Units756775
Renter Occupied Units402391
Vacant Units185176

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Sunset20232028
Median Home Value$227,315$247,991
Average Home Value$336,045$380,161
<$50,0005442
$50,000 - $99,9994842
$100,000 - $149,9998473
$150,000 - $199,999133123
$200,000 - $249,999108112
$250,000 - $299,999125148
$300,000 - $399,999137157
$400,000 - $499,99964
$500,000 - $749,99933
$1,000,000 +1919

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later127
2000-2009137
1990-1999132
1980-1989148
1970-1979217
1960-1969407
1950-195955
1940-19498
1939 or Before37

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Sunset20232028
Median Household$40,795$50,000
Average Household$77,130$87,855
Per Capita$31,684$36,300

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Sunset2023
<$15,000292
$15,000 - $24,999128
$25,000 - $34,999100
$35,000 - $49,999129
$50,000 - $74,99998
$75,000 - $99,999125
$100,000 - $149,999166
$150,000 - $199,99934
$200,000+86

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,211
In-County Residents526
Out-of-County Residents649
Drive Alone1,006
Carpooled54
Public Transport28
Work at Home29
Less than 5 minutes43
5-9 minutes157
10-14 minutes61
15-19 minutes169
20-24 minutes183
25-29 minutes8
30-34 minutes266
35-39 minutes51
40-44 minutes73
45-59 minutes26
60-89 minutes59
90+ minutes87
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees615
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities4
Construction11
Manufacturing183
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade108
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers1
Furn & Home Furnish Str5
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip5
Food & Beverage Stores60
Health/Pers Care Stores10
Gasoline Stations5
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music7
General Merchandise Str15
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse9
Information7
  
Finance & Insurance24
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn20
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv2
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other2
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing7
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv25
Legal Services8
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises16
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt2
Educational Services41
HealthCare/Social Assist69
Arts/Entertainment/Rec2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs50
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places50
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin5
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp44

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Sunset2023
Some High School208
Graduated High School616
Associates Degree96
Bachelor's Degree244
Graduate Degree199

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses71
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus2
Manufacturing Bus5
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus12
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus1
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus1
Food & Beverage Stores Bus1
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus1
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus3
General Merchandise Str Bus3
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus2
Information Bus1
  
Finance & Insurance Bus3
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus1
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus1
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus1
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus4
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus5
Legal Services Bus1
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1
Educational Services Bus2
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus9
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus1
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus5
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus5
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus4
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus5

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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