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Sunset, Florida
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,912 |
| • Density | 4,533.33/sq mi (1,750.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33173, 33183 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-69812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867214 |
Sunset is a census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 15,912 at the 2020 census. The U.S. Postal Service uses the ZIP Codes of 33173 and 33183 for Sunset.
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Geography
The community is located 11 miles (18 km) southwest of downtown Miami at 25°42′21″N 80°21′23″W / 25.70583°N 80.35639°W (25.705820, -80.356296). It is bordered by the communities of Kendale Lakes, Westwood Lakes, Olympia Heights, Glenvar Heights, and Kendall.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Sunset CDP has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2), of which 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2), or 1.35%, are water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 13,531 | — | |
| 1990 | 15,810 | 16.8% | |
| 2000 | 17,150 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 16,389 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 15,912 | −2.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,666 | 2,115 | 16.27% | 13.29% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 109 | 103 | 0.67% | 0.65% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 3 | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Asian (NH) | 315 | 292 | 1.92% | 1.84% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 5 | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 36 | 33 | 0.22% | 0.21% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 97 | 185 | 0.59% | 1.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13,164 | 13,176 | 80.32% | 82.81% |
| Total | 16,389 | 15,912 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,912 people, 4,964 households, and 3,754 families residing in the CDP.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 16,389 people, 5,121 households, and 4,023 families residing in the CDP.
Transportation
The Don Shula Expressway Toll Road and Snapper Creek Expressway run through the southeast corner of Sunset.
Education
Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools.
Elementary schools
- Snapper Creek Elementary School
- Blue Lakes Elementary School
Middle schools
- Glades Middle School
High Schools
- Southwest Miami Senior High School
Charter Schools
- True North Classical Academy
See also
In Spanish: Sunset (Florida) para niños
