Sun, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Sun is a village in the northeastern corner of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
, United States. The population was 471 at the 2000 census. It is part of the New Orleans
–Metairie
–Kenner
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²). 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (3.14%) is water.
of 2000, there were 471 people, 193 households, and 134 families residing in the village. The population density
was 109.0 inhabitants per square mile (42.1/km²). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 50.2 per square mile (19.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 85.99% White, 11.46% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.42% Asian, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 193 households out of which 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $25,833, and the median income for a family was $29,750. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $12,391. About 11.8% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
serves Sun residents.
Fifth Ward Junior High School in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish serves K-8.
Covington High School
in Covington
serves Sun residents.
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
St. Tammany Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana, in the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area. The parish seat is Covington....
, United States. The population was 471 at the 2000 census. It is part of the New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
–Metairie
Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie is a census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States and is a major part of the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. Metairie is the largest community in Jefferson Parish. It is an unincorporated area that would be larger than most of the state's cities if it were...
–Kenner
Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, and a suburb of New Orleans. The population was 66,702 at the 2010 census....
Metropolitan Statistical Area
New Orleans metropolitan area
New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner, or the Greater New Orleans Region is a metropolitan area designated by the United States Census encompassing seven parishes in the state of Louisiana, centering on the city of New Orleans...
.
Geography
Sun, Louisiana is located at 30°39′0"N 89°54′1"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km²). 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (3.14%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 471 people, 193 households, and 134 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 109.0 inhabitants per square mile (42.1/km²). There were 217 housing units at an average density of 50.2 per square mile (19.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 85.99% White, 11.46% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.42% Asian, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.
There were 193 households out of which 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $25,833, and the median income for a family was $29,750. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $12,391. About 11.8% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
St. Tammany Parish Public SchoolsSt. Tammany Parish Public Schools
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, United States.The district serves St. Tammany Parish.-High schools:* Covington High School * Fontainebleau High School...
serves Sun residents.
Fifth Ward Junior High School in unincorporated St. Tammany Parish serves K-8.
Covington High School
Covington High School (Covington, Louisiana)
Covington High School is a public high school in Covington, Louisiana, United States. It is located in Saint Tammany Parish Public Schools.The school serves residents of Covington, Folsom, Sun, and some unincorporated areas in Saint Tammany Parish, including Bush.-External links:* * *...
in Covington
Covington, Louisiana
Covington is a city in and the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 8,483 at the 2000 census. It is located at a fork of the Bogue Falaya and the Tchefuncte River....
serves Sun residents.