Sunset, Louisiana
Sunset: town in Louisiana, USA
About
Sunset is a town located in the county of Saint Landry Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,897 and a population density of 923 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,962 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sunset
| Population | 2,962 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Saint Landry Parish |
| Phone Area Codes | 337 |
| Area | 3.14 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.4113,-92.0685 |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:52:14 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 70584 |
| Density | 943 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Sunset is located at 30°24'41"N 92°4'6"W (30.4113100, -92.0684500).
Sunset map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Sunset
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Sunset increased by 2.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,897 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,894 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,893 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,896 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,907 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,936 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,945 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,937 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,897 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,861 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,962 | 3.41% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Sunset
1Sunset City Hall
211 Marie St, Sunset, LA 70584 View details
Phone: +13376625296
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sunset, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159601 | Opelousas School of Cosmetology | Opelousas (LA) | 70570 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sunset, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
| NIB | New Iberia | West Washington St. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sunset.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Post Office | Sunset (LA) | 70584 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sunset, Florida census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida with a population of 16,389 people.
- Sunset, Utah city in Davis County, Utah, United States with a population of 5,336 people.
- Sunset, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 199 people.
Other cities in Saint Landry Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Landry Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Opelousas | 15,562 | Parish seat of St. |
| Eunice | 9,655 | City in Louisiana, United States |
| Port Barre | 2,093 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Krotz Springs | 1,157 | Town in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Leonville | 1,093 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Arnaudville | 1,041 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Melville | 1,023 | Town in St. |
| Washington | 903 | Town in St. |
| Grand Coteau | 897 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Cankton | 504 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sunset distances to largest Louisiana cities