Sunset, LA Demographics

A map of Sunset's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,679	1,324	54.6%	45.5%
Black	948	1,426	30.8%	49.0%
Asian	376	7	12.2%	0.2%
Multiracial	35	78	1.1%	2.7%
Hispanic	29	57	0.9%	2.0%
Native American/Other	7	17	0.2%	0.6%

Sunset, Louisiana has an estimated population of 3,074, an increase from the 2,909 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.6% White, 30.8% Black, 12.2% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Louisiana 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 55.1% in 2020 and 59.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sunset is ranked the 147th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sunset's White Population

1,679 residents of Sunset, or 54.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sunset is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Sunset ranks 349th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's White population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. White residents' share of Sunset's population has increased from 45.5% to 54.6%.

Sunset is more White than neighboring Grand Coteau (28.9% White), Carencro (36.9% White), and Opelousas (16.3% White). Sunset is less White than neighboring Cankton (80.7% White), and Leonville (63.3% White).

Sunset's Black Population

948 residents of Sunset, or 30.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sunset is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Sunset ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.5%. Black residents' share of Sunset's population has decreased from 49.0% to 30.8%.

Sunset is more Black than neighboring Cankton (10.9% Black), and Leonville (17.4% Black). Sunset is less Black than neighboring Grand Coteau (69.9% Black), Carencro (52.6% Black), and Opelousas (76.5% Black).

Sunset's Asian Population

376 residents of Sunset, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sunset is considerably higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Sunset ranks 265th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5271.4%. Asian residents' share of Sunset's population has increased from 0.2% to 12.2%.

Sunset is more Asian than neighboring Grand Coteau (0.2% Asian), Cankton (0% Asian), Carencro (2.1% Asian), Leonville (0% Asian), and Opelousas (0% Asian).

Sunset's Hispanic Population

29 residents of Sunset, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sunset is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sunset ranks 346th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Sunset's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.9%.

Sunset is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Coteau (0.4% Hispanic). Sunset is less Hispanic than neighboring Cankton (4.9% Hispanic), Carencro (2.7% Hispanic), Leonville (5.7% Hispanic), and Opelousas (2.9% Hispanic).

Sunset's Native American/Other Population

7 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sunset ranks 278th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sunset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Sunset is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Coteau (0% Native American/Other), Cankton (0% Native American/Other), and Leonville (0% Native American/Other). Sunset is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carencro (1.1% Native American/Other), and Opelousas (0.7% Native American/Other).

Sunset's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Sunset, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sunset is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sunset ranks 334th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunset's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Sunset's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.1%.

Sunset is more Multiracial than neighboring Grand Coteau (0.6% Multiracial). Sunset is less Multiracial than neighboring Cankton (3.5% Multiracial), Carencro (4.6% Multiracial), Leonville (13.6% Multiracial), and Opelousas (3.6% 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.