Sunset
Census-designated place in Montague County, Texas

Sunset is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montague County, Texas, with 543 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 991 ft (302 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alvord, 7.4 miles SE.
- 543residents (2020 Census)
- 991 ftelevation · 302 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 110 / sq mipopulation density
- 76270ZIP code
About Sunset
Sunset is an unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States. Until 1900, a surveying error had placed the community in Wise County. The Fort Worth and Denver Railway runs through Sunset. The population was 339 at the 2000 census. The city disincorporated on April 19, 2007.
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- $224,600
- Median age
- 55.9
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Sunset had 543 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 543 |
|---|---|
| Density | 110 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunset at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Montague County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 543 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.94 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4468° N, 97.7673° W |
| ZIP code | 76270 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4871264 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunset
- Alvord7.4 mi SE
- Bowie8.9 mi NW
- Chico10.6 mi S
- Montague15.3 mi N
- Bridgeport16.1 mi S
- Lake Bridgeport17.0 mi S
- Runaway Bay18.4 mi S
- Decatur18.4 mi SE
- Bellevue19.3 mi NW
- Paradise21.0 mi S
- Saint Jo22.2 mi NE
- Nocona23.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sunset
What county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in Montague County, Texas.
What is the population of Sunset, TX?
543 people lived in Sunset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset, TX?
The ZIP code of Sunset is 76270.
What is the elevation of Sunset?
991 feet (302 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunset?
Alvord (7.4 mi), Bowie (8.9 mi), Chico (10.6 mi), Montague (15.3 mi), Bridgeport (16.1 mi).
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