Sunset, Florida
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| settlement_type = Census-designated place
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| map_caption = Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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| subdivision_name2 = {{Flagicon image|Flag of Miami-Dade County, Florida.png|size=23px}} Miami-Dade
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| area_total_km2 = 9.22
| area_land_km2 = 9.09
| area_water_km2 = 0.12
| area_total_sq_mi = 3.56
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| population_total = 15912
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| population_density_sq_mi = 4533.33
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| timezone = Eastern (EST)
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| coordinates = {{coord|25|42|21|N|80|21|23|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
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| postal_code = 33173, 33183 (Miami)
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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. The U.S. Postal Service uses the ZIP Codes of 33173 and 33183 for Sunset.
Geography
The community is located {{convert|11|mi}} southwest of downtown Miami at {{coord|25|42|21|N|80|21|23|W|type:city}} (25.705820, -80.356296).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}} 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 {{convert|3.6|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|0.05|sqmi|2}}, or 1.35%, are water.
Demographics
{{US Census population
|1980= 13531
|1990= 15810
|2000= 17150
|2010= 16389
|2020= 15912
|footnote=source:{{cite web
|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=2010-07-17}}
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=2020 census=
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,912 people, 4,964 households, and 3,754 families residing in the CDP.{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Sunset CDP, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Sunset+CDP;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=United States Census Bureau}}
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 16,389 people, 5,121 households, and 4,023 families residing in the CDP.{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Sunset CDP, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Sunset+CDP;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=United States Census Bureau}}
=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 {{convert|4,820.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,608 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,576.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.24% White (26.1% Non-Hispanic White),{{cite web |url=http://www.muninetguide.com/states/florida/municipality/Sunset.php |title=Demographics of Sunset, FL |publisher=MuniNetGuide.com |accessdate=2007-11-09}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=12&county_id=&mode=&zip=&place_id=45025&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r |title=MLA Data Center Results of Sunset, FL |publisher=Modern Language Association |accessdate=2007-11-09}}
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.
= Elementary schools =
- Snapper Creek Elementary School
- Blue Lakes Elementary School
= Middle schools =
- Glades Middle School
= High Schools =
- Southwest Miami Senior High School (located in Olympia Heights)
= Charter Schools =
- True North Classical Academy
References
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Category:Census-designated places in Miami-Dade County, Florida