Sunset, Louisiana is a small city of 7,955 people located in St. Landry Parish. The population density of the town is 227 people per square mile, much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Sunset is home to many local businesses and organizations that help keep the community thriving, including M&R Grocery Store, Ray’s Drive-In, and Arceneaux Tax Service. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as fishing or golfing at The Links Golf Club, hiking or biking along the Krotz Springs Trail, and bird watching at Lakeview Park. Additionally, there are several sports teams in the area such as the Sunset Lions Football team and the Little League Baseball Team that provide plenty of entertainment for residents throughout the year.
The population in Sunset (zip 70584) is 7,955. There are 224 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sunset (zip 70584) is 33.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sunset (zip 70584) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sunset (zip 70584)
- 46.8% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 34.6% are married with children
- 17.5% have children, but are single
Race in Sunset (zip 70584)
- 67.3% are White
- 27.8% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander