Sunset, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sunset, Florida is 13,652 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 277th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $99,764, the median home value is $537,500, and the median age is 47.1.
13,652
Population
3889
People / sq mi
$99,764
Median Income
$537,500
Median Home Value
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Sunset covers 3.5 sq mi of land at 3889 people per square mile.
About Sunset, FL
Age is the most distinctive thing about Sunset: a median age of 47.1, older than the national median. Sunset is a city in Florida with a population of 13,652.
The typical household here earns about $99,764, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.9%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $537,500, with typical rent around $1,894.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 42.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 12.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Sunset — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$99,764
Median Household Income
$55,824
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$537,500
Median Home Value
$1,894
Median Rent
75.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.7%
High School+
42.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
75.5%
Public Transit
12.1%
Work From Home
33.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.9%
Foreign Born
15.8%
Non-English at Home
2.6%
Veterans
9.6%
With Disability
90.8%
Health Insurance
98.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 31.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.0% |
| Information | 8.3% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunset, Florida has a population of 13,652 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 277th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Sunset, Florida is $99,764, with 8.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sunset, Florida is $537,500, with median monthly rent at $1,894 and a homeownership rate of 75.8%.
The median age in Sunset, Florida is 47.1 years. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.