Sunset, Arkansas facts for kids
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Sunset, Arkansas
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Location of Sunset in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Crittenden |
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| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 184 |
| • Density | 699.62/sq mi (270.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-68060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406691 |
Sunset is a small town located in Crittenden County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 184 people lived there.
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Where is Sunset, Arkansas?
Sunset is found in the eastern part of Crittenden County. The larger city of Marion surrounds it. If you travel on Interstate 55, which is a major highway, you'll find Sunset just west of it. The big city of Memphis, Tennessee, is about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Sunset.
The town covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Sunset?
The number of people living in Sunset has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 582 | — | |
| 1990 | 571 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 348 | −39.1% | |
| 2010 | 198 | −43.1% | |
| 2020 | 184 | −7.1% | |
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In 2010, the population was 198 people. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 184 people.
Education in Sunset
Students in Sunset attend schools that are part of the Marion School District. The main high school for students from Sunset is Marion High School.
Images for kids
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Phelix School, formerly Marion Colored School in Sunset, Arkansas.
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An older section of the Phelix School, formerly Marion Colored School, in Sunset, Arkansas.
See also
In Spanish: Sunset (Arkansas) para niños
