Sunset, Utah facts for kids
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Sunset, Utah
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Sunset City Offices
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Location in Davis County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Davis |
| Incorporated | 1935 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,531 ft (1,381 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,122 |
| • Density | 3,671.46/sq mi (1,417.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84015
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-74480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412013 |
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Sunset is a city located in Davis County, Utah, in the United States. It is part of the larger Ogden–Clearfield metropolitan area. In 2010, about 5,122 people lived in Sunset.
The city of Sunset started to become a distinct community in 1916.
Exploring Sunset's Location
Sunset is found in the northern part of Davis County. It shares its borders with several other places. To the east, you'll find Hill Air Force Base. To the south is the city of Clearfield. On the west side, Sunset borders Clinton. To the north, it touches Roy, which is in Weber County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Sunset covers a total area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). All of this area is land.
Understanding Sunset's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 276 | — | |
| 1950 | 993 | 259.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,235 | 326.5% | |
| 1970 | 6,268 | 48.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,733 | −8.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,128 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,204 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,122 | −1.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 5,364 | 4.7% | |
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In 2010, the city of Sunset had 5,122 people living there. These people lived in 1,734 households, and 1,298 of these were families. The city had about 3,910 people per square mile.
Many different groups of people live in Sunset. Most residents identified as White. Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Sunset have children. About 44% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.95 people.
The population in Sunset is spread across different age groups. About 31.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.2% were 65 years or older. The average age of a person in Sunset was 29 years old.
