Sunset, Florida Explained

Official Name:Sunset, Florida
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Mapsize:250x200px
Image Map1:Sunset.gif
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Map Caption1:U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2: Miami-Dade
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:9.22
Area Land Km2:9.09
Area Water Km2:0.12
Area Total Sq Mi:3.56
Area Land Sq Mi:3.51
Area Water Sq Mi:0.05
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:15912
Population Density Km2:1750.25
Population Density Sq Mi:4533.33
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:25.7058°N -80.3564°W
Elevation M:2
Elevation Ft:7
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:33173, 33183 (Miami)
Area Code:305, 786, 645
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:12-69812[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1867214[4]

Sunset is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 15,912 at the 2020 census.[2] The U.S. Postal Service uses the ZIP Codes of 33173 and 33183 for Sunset.

Geography

The community is located southwest of downtown Miami at 25.7058°N -80.3564°W (25.705820, -80.356296).[5] It is bordered by the communities of Kendale Lakes, Westwood Lakes, Olympia Heights, Glenvar Heights, and Kendall.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Sunset CDP has a total area of, of which 0.05sqmi, or 1.35%, are water.[1]

Demographics

2020 census

Sunset CDP, Florida – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2010[6] !Pop 2020[7] !% 2010!% 2020
White (NH)2,6662,115 16.27%13.29%
Black or African American (NH)1091030.67%0.65%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)23 0.01%0.02%
Asian (NH)315 292 1.92%1.84%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)0 5 0.00%0.03%
Some other race (NH)36330.22%0.21%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)97185 0.59%1.16%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)13,16413,17680.32%82.81%
Total16,38915,912100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,912 people, 4,964 households, and 3,754 families residing in the CDP.[8]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 16,389 people, 5,121 households, and 4,023 families residing in the CDP.[9]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 17,150 people, 5,488 households, and 4,505 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4820.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 5,608 housing units at an average density of 1576.3sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.24% White (26.1% Non-Hispanic White),[10] 1.51% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.45% Asian, 2.49% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 69.69% of the population.

As of 2000, there were 5,488 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.38.

In 2000, in the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the CDP was $58,903, and the median income for a family was $66,422. Males had a median income of $39,893 versus $31,234 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,735. About 5.4% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 73.75% of residents, while English made up 24.03%, and French was the mother tongue of 0.63% of the population.[11]

Transportation

The Don Shula Expressway Toll Road and Snapper Creek Expressway run through the southeast corner of Sunset.

Education

Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools.

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Middle schools

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References

  1. Web site: 2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida . United States Census Bureau . January 13, 2023.
  2. Web site: P1. Race – Sunset CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171). U.S. Census Bureau. January 13, 2023.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  6. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Sunset CDP, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  7. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Sunset CDP, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  8. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Sunset CDP, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  9. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Sunset CDP, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  10. Web site: Demographics of Sunset, FL . MuniNetGuide.com . 2007-11-09.
  11. Web site: MLA Data Center Results of Sunset, FL . . 2007-11-09.