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Sunset, Louisiana, in St Landry county, is 13 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 123 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The people of the town are in the Lafayette metropolitan area. Sunset has a population of 2,352.
In Sunset, about 47% of adults are married. Sunset is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones. The town has its share of unmarried adults.
In 2000, Sunset had a median family income of $29,559.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Sunset residents, with $4,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Sunset, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. And yes, you can rent a place in Sunset without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.
In Sunset, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Sunset to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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