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Sorrel

Louisiana · 564 residents · 2.116 sq mi
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Sorrel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,578. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 131 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
564
−19%since 2023
from 695 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
267 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 328 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+1%since 2023
from 35.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
357490623756889201020202024Sorrel
2024564
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,578
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,128
−10%since 2023
from $26,939 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−1%since 2023
from 0.416 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(339)
Black44.9%(312)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(31)
Diversity Score69.8%(485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(303)
Black39.2%(221)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(26)
Diversity Score69.4%(391)
Diversity Score
69
−1%since 2023
from 70 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+9%since 2023
from 30.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
Female
59.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sorrel, Louisiana?

Sorrel, Louisiana has about 564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sorrel, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sorrel, Louisiana earns about $62,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sorrel, Louisiana?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sorrel, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sorrel, Louisiana?

About 15.1% of people in Sorrel, Louisiana 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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