Sunset, Arkansas

{{See also|Sunset, Washington County, Arkansas}} {{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}} {{Infobox settlement | official_name = Sunset, Arkansas | settlement_type = Town | image_skyline = Sunset AR 01 Sign.jpg | imagesize = 250px | image_caption = | image_seal = | image_map = File:Crittenden County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Sunset Highlighted 0568060.svg | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of Sunset in Crittenden County, Arkansas. | image_map1 = | mapsize1 = | map_caption1 = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name = {{USA}} | subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Arkansas}} | subdivision_name2 = Crittenden | government_type = Mayor-Council | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = | established_date = November 8, 2017 | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_05.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref> | area_total_km2 = 0.68 | area_total_sq_mi = 0.26 | area_land_km2 = 0.68 | area_land_sq_mi = 0.26 | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | elevation_ft = 220 | population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 184 | population_metro = | population_density_km2 = 270.40 | population_density_sq_mi = 699.62 | population_est = 161 {{loss}} | pop_est_as_of = 2025 | pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="Vintage 2025 Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions; Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-kits/2026/vintage-2025-city-town-pop-estimates.html|title=Vintage 2025 Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions; Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 14, 2026}}</ref> | timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | coordinates = {{coord|35|13|26|N|90|12|20|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = 72364 | area_code = 870 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 05-68060 | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 2406691<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2406691}}</ref> | footnotes = | website = }} '''Sunset''' is a town<ref>{{Citation | last = | first = | author-link = | last2 = | first2 = | title = Local.Arkansas.gov - Sunset | date = | year = | url = https://portal.arkansas.gov?agency=Sunset | access-date = September 3, 2012 }}</ref> in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sunset had a population of 184.<ref name="Census2020PLLede">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N&for=place%3A68060&in=state%3A05|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 9, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

==Geography== Sunset is located in east-central Crittenden County and is surrounded by the city of Marion. Via Interstate 55, which passes just west of the town, Memphis, Tennessee, is {{convert|12|mi}} to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|0.53|km2|disp=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0568060| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212182908/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0568060| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sunset town, Arkansas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=June 19, 2014}}</ref>

==Demographics== {{US Census population | 1980 = 582 | 1990 = 571 | 2000 = 348 | 2010 = 198 | 2020 = 184 | estyear = 2025 | estimate = 161 | estref = {{decrease}} | footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> }}

===2020 Census=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |+'''Sunset, Arkansas – Racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}} !Race / Ethnicity (''NH = Non-Hispanic'') !Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Sunset city, Arkansas|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p004&g=160XX00US0568060&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> !Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Sunset city, Arkansas|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US0568060&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> !{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Sunset city, Arkansas|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US0568060&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> !% 2000 !% 2010 !{{partial|% 2020}} |- |White alone (NH) |17 |8 |style='background: #ffffe6; |5 |4.89% |4.04% |style='background: #ffffe6; |2.72% |- |Black or African American alone (NH) |313 |182 |style='background: #ffffe6; |64 |89.94% |91.92% |style='background: #ffffe6; |89.13% |- |Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) |0 |0 |style='background: #ffffe6; |0 |0.00% |0.00% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00% |- |Asian alone (NH) |0 |0 |style='background: #ffffe6; |1 |0.00% |0.00% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.54% |- |Pacific Islander alone (NH) |0 |0 |style='background: #ffffe6; |0 |0.00% |0.00% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00% |- |Other race alone (NH) |0 |0 |style='background: #ffffe6; |1 |0.00% |0.00% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.54% |- |Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) |4 |2 |style='background: #ffffe6; |8 |1.15% |1.01% |style='background: #ffffe6; |4.35% |- |Hispanic or Latino (any race) |14 |6 |style='background: #ffffe6; |5 |4.02% |3.03% |style='background: #ffffe6; |2.72% |- |'''Total''' |'''348''' |'''198''' |style='background: #ffffe6; |'''184''' |'''100.00%''' |'''100.00%''' |style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%''' |}

===2000 census=== As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 348 people, 135 households, and 85 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,676.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 156 housing units at an average density of {{convert|751.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 4.89% White, 91.09% Black or African American, 2.87% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 4.02% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 135 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.2% were married couples living together, 34.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the city the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,788, and the median income for a family was $17,250. Males had a median income of $21,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,766. About 44.4% of families and 49.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 79.6% of those under age 18 and 27.9% of those age 65 or over.

==Education== Sunset is in the Marion School District.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st05_ar/schooldistrict_maps/c05035_crittenden/DC20SD_C05035.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Crittenden County, AR|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=September 22, 2022}}</ref> Its comprehensive high school is Marion High School.

==Gallery== <gallery widths="180px" class="center"> File:Phelix School -formerly Marion Colored School, Sunset Arkansas.jpg|Phelix School, Formerly Marion Colored School Sunset, Arkansas File:Phelix School -formerly Marion Colored Sch - Sunset, Arkansas Older Section.jpg|Phelix School - Formerly Marion Colored School, Sunset Arkansas </gallery>

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Category:Towns in Crittenden County, Arkansas Category:Towns in Arkansas Category:Memphis metropolitan area