Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sunset, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,587

Median Agei

30.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.4%4,043

Hispanic/Latino

20%1,120

Two or More

3%169

Black

2.9%163

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%69

Other

0.2%9

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%8

Asian

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%159

High School Diploma

41.5%1,414

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%293

Some College (1+ yr)

14%478

Associate's Degree

10.9%371

Bachelor's Degree

7.7%264

Master's Degree

1.4%49

Professional Degree

0.2%6

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

9.4%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$332,500

Median Renti

$1,156

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.8%1,115

Renter-Occupied

35.2%607

Total Units

1,791

Homeownership

64.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%11

$100K–$150K

0.7%8

$150K–$200K

0.7%8

$200K–$300K

31.7%354

$300K–$500K

62.2%693

$500K–$1M

3.7%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

198

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

101

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

7.3%130

1990–1999

1.3%23

1980–1989

2.8%51

1970–1979

9.8%175

1960–1969

39%699

1950–1959

33.9%608

1940–1949

3.6%64

1939 or earlier

2.3%41

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

94%1,619

Electricity

4.8%83

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%10

Fuel Oil

0.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,364

Mean Household Incomei

$87,258

Per Capita Incomei

$29,527

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

3,349

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%26

$10K–$15K

3.5%61

$15K–$20K

0.1%2

$25K–$30K

4.1%71

$30K–$35K

2.8%48

$35K–$40K

5.8%100

$40K–$45K

4.6%80

$45K–$50K

5.6%96

$50K–$60K

12.1%209

$60K–$75K

8%138

$75K–$100K

17%293

$100K–$125K

13.3%229

$125K–$150K

10.6%183

$150K–$200K

6.7%115

$200K+

4.1%71

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$530/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

82 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes76% occupied$530/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,364/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

81%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

12%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3506.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

332

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,221

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,197

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

281(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.2%Insured

14.8%Uninsured