Sunset, CA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sunset

West Butte / Dean Place

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Sunset

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

7.3%

Households with Children

35.5%

School Enrollment K-12

571

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.7%
School Age (5-17): 27.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.4%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 28.3%
High School / GED: 24.1%
Some College or Associate's: 40.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.5%
Single Parents: 20.0%
Couples & Adults: 35.0%
Living Alone: 29.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 52.5%
Asian: 6.3%
Black or African American: 3.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 0.0%
South Asian: 84.0%
Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 14.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 82.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 6.3%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 62.5%
Spanish: 28.4%
European & Indo-European: 6.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 7.4%
High School (9-12): 15.1%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 68.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources