Total Population
2,746
Population
Growth Rate
-0.60%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
58.300
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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Total Population
2,746
Population
Growth Rate
-0.60%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
58.300
Households
1,135
Owner Occupied
777
Renter Occupied
358
Vacant
188
Median Household
$50,079 $58,834
Average Household
$79,592 $89,961
Per Capita
$32,898 $37,909
Total Businesses
75
Total Employed
511
Workers 16+
1,228
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
14
Employed
116
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
7
Employed
79
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
7
Employed
79
2024 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
60
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
7
Employed
55
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
54
Average Commute Time
38 min.
Resident Commuters
618
Non-Resident Commuters
586
Drive Alone
937
Carpooled
93
Public
27
Work At Home
77