Sunset, FL Demographics

A map of Sunset's Population by Race

Sunset, Florida has an estimated population of 13,535, a large decrease from the 15,912 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% Hispanic, 13.0% White, 1.6% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sunset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sunset has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sunset, that probability was 29.6% in 2020 and 29.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sunset is ranked the 285th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sunset was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sunset's White Population

1,753 residents of Sunset, or 13.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sunset is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Sunset ranks 881st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's White population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Sunset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.0%.

Sunset is more White than neighboring Westwood Lakes (11.5% White), and Westchester (6.9% White). Sunset is less White than neighboring Olympia Heights (14.4% White), Kendall (23.1% White), and Glenvar Heights (22% White).

Sunset's Black Population

57 residents of Sunset, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sunset is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sunset ranks 832nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Black residents' share of Sunset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Sunset is more Black than neighboring Westwood Lakes (0.3% Black). Sunset is less Black than neighboring Olympia Heights (0.5% Black), Kendall (3.1% Black), Glenvar Heights (4.2% Black), and Westchester (2.8% Black).

Sunset's Asian Population

210 residents of Sunset, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sunset is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Sunset ranks 347th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Asian residents' share of Sunset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Sunset is more Asian than neighboring Olympia Heights (0.6% Asian), Westwood Lakes (0.5% Asian), and Westchester (1% Asian). Sunset is less Asian than neighboring Kendall (2.4% Asian), and Glenvar Heights (2.4% Asian).

Sunset's Hispanic Population

11,263 residents of Sunset, or 83.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sunset is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sunset ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Sunset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.2%.

Sunset is more Hispanic than neighboring Kendall (67.4% Hispanic), and Glenvar Heights (68.1% Hispanic). Sunset is less Hispanic than neighboring Olympia Heights (84.4% Hispanic), Westwood Lakes (87.6% Hispanic), and Westchester (87.8% Hispanic).

Sunset's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Sunset, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sunset is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sunset ranks 876th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sunset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Sunset is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olympia Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), and Westwood Lakes (0% Native American/Other). Sunset is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kendall (0.7% Native American/Other), Glenvar Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), and Westchester (0.6% Native American/Other).

Sunset's Multiracial Population

219 residents of Sunset, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sunset is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sunset ranks 899th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Sunset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Sunset is more Multiracial than neighboring Olympia Heights (0.1% Multiracial), Westwood Lakes (0.1% Multiracial), and Westchester (0.9% Multiracial). Sunset is less Multiracial than neighboring Kendall (3.3% Multiracial), and Glenvar Heights (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.