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Sunset, LA
Town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Population
3,074
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
951
ZIP codes
0
Sunset and its ZIP codes
Sunset at a glance
- Sunset is about 8.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,964, close to the Louisiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,100 (5% below Louisiana) and median rent is $860 a month.
Local data for Sunset, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sunset, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,964
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$206,100
Median rent
$860/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (557), Irish Americans (362), Bangladeshi Americans (273).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Landry Parish. PPP loans are for Sunset.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,457
23,882 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$584M
FY 2026, $7,073 per person
How people get to work
Sunset, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled18.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunset, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,223
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunset, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Sunset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand CoteauTown | 1 mi | 2.4 |
| CarencroCity | 5.4 mi | 7.9 |
| CanktonVillage | 5.4 mi | 2 |
| LeonvilleTown | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| ArnaudvilleTown | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| OpelousasCity | 7.9 mi | 9.7 |
| OssunCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Church PointTown | 9.3 mi | 2.9 |
| LawtellCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| ScottCity | 12 mi | 11.7 |
| Port BarreTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Breaux BridgeCity | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| BranchCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| LafayetteCity | 14 mi | 56.2 |
| DusonTown | 14 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunset, LA in?
- Sunset is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Sunset, LA?
- About 3,074 people live in Sunset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunset?
- Nearby places include Grand Coteau (1 mi), Carencro (5.4 mi), Cankton (5.4 mi), Leonville (6.2 mi), Arnaudville (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023