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Sorgho

Kentucky · 1,972 residents · 4.742 sq mi
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Sorgho is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,427. Population has fallen 16% since 2021, a loss of 378 residents. Median home value is $223,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,972
−16%vs 2021
vs 2,350 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
416 / sq mi
−16%vs 2021
vs 496 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+39%vs 2021
vs 28.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Sorgho
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,427
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $111,288 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,609
−3%vs 2021
vs $33,629 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
+6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $227,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.0% in 2021
7.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%vs 2021
vs 2.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(99)
Diversity Score10.1%(237)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,852)
Black2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other1.5%(30)
Diversity Score12.1%(238)
Diversity Score
12
+20%vs 2021
vs 10 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−10%vs 2021
vs 25.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.0%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.7%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
+9.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.7% in 2021
Female
60.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.3% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sorgho, Kentucky?

Sorgho, Kentucky has about 1,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sorgho, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sorgho, Kentucky earns about $107,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sorgho, Kentucky expensive?

In Sorgho, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $223,400.

How educated are people in Sorgho, Kentucky?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sorgho, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sorgho, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of people in Sorgho, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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