Sun, Louisiana facts for kids
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Sun, Louisiana
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Location of Sun in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Tammany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.50 sq mi (11.66 km2) |
| • Land | 4.27 sq mi (11.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 392 |
| • Density | 91.85/sq mi (35.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-73955 |
| Website | https://www.villageofsun.com/ |
Sun is a small village located in the northeastern part of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 392 people lived there. Sun is also part of the larger New Orleans metropolitan area, which includes cities like Metairie and Kenner.
Where is Sun, Louisiana?
Sun is found at specific geographic coordinates: 30 degrees, 39 minutes North and 89 degrees, 54 minutes West. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 4.5 square miles (11.66 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 4.3 square miles (11.05 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.60 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Sun?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 224 | — | |
| 1970 | 288 | 28.6% | |
| 1980 | 404 | 40.3% | |
| 1990 | 429 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 471 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 470 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 392 | −16.6% | |
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In the year 2000, a census showed that 471 people lived in Sun. These people lived in 193 different homes, and 134 of these were families. The village had about 109 people per square mile (42 people per square kilometer). There were also 217 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Sun were White (about 86%). About 11.5% were African American, and smaller numbers were Native American or Asian. About 1.7% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small number, 0.42%, were Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 14.5% had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 30.1% of the homes were not families. Also, 23.8% of all homes had only one person living there. About 9.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.44 people in each home and 2.82 people in each family.
The population of Sun was spread out by age. About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.9% were between 18 and 24. A larger group, 28.0%, was between 25 and 44, and another 28.0% were between 45 and 64. About 13.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 41 years.
In terms of money, the average income for a home in Sun was $25,833 in 2000. For families, the average income was $29,750. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the village was $12,391. About 11.8% of families and 20.8% of all people in Sun lived below the poverty line. This included 18.1% of those under 18 and 17.2% of those 65 or older.
Education in Sun
Students in Sun are served by the St. Tammany Parish Public Schools system.
- Younger students (Kindergarten through 8th grade) attend Fifth Ward Junior High School, which is located in an area of St. Tammany Parish that is not part of any town.
- Older students attend Covington High School in the nearby city of Covington.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, there are two community colleges nearby: Northshore Technical Community College and Delgado Community College.
