About Sunset
Sunset is a small town in central Louisiana, home to 3,167 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Sunset holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 980 residents per square mile.
📰 Sunset News Today
- Sunrise, sunset times for Louisiana under permanent Daylight Saving Time Shreveport Times · Aug 18
- Robert J. Stelly, Jr. Obituary Jun 12, 2026 Sibille Funeral Home · Jun 12
- Obituary information for James "Tallulah" Vincent Jones Melancon Funeral Home · Apr 27
- Ronnie Joseph Huff Obituary Feb 9, 2026 Mulhearn Funeral Home · Feb 14
- Sunset voters approve millage to fund fire department KLFY.com · Jun 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sunset Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Sunset — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sunset
- Cafe Josephine — regional
- Josephine's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- BOHO · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Sunset
- Ecole Saint-Landry
- Sunset Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)3,167
Rank in state#87 of 304
Land area3.23 sq mi
Density980/sq mi
Coordinates30.4059, -92.0624