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Sorrel

Louisiana · 564 residents · 2.12 sq mi
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With 564 people, Sorrel is a city in Louisiana. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 8% of adults. 83% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. The median age is 35.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 79% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $62,578, 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%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Sorrel

Among the 12 cities and towns in the Morgan City area

  • 4th in household income$62,578
  • 8th in share with a bachelor's degree7.8%
  • 6th in diversity score69.4
Section 01

Population & growth

564
−19%since 2023
from 695 in 2023
2010 – 2024
267 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 328 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.5
+1%since 2023
from 35.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.12 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
357490623756889201020202024Sorrel
2024564
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.8%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(44)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(44)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.2%(52)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.6%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.6%(88)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.3%(92)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.6%(37)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(70)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(78)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$62,578
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
15.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

83.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
16.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.02 people
−4%since 2023
from 3.14 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
74.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(339)
Black44.9%(312)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(303)
Black39.2%(221)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(26)
69
−1%since 2023
from 70 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American12.2%(69)
French9.8%(55)
Italian8.2%(46)
Irish7.4%(42)
German3.2%(18)
English2.5%(14)
Section 05

Education

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%
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.6 min
+9%since 2023
from 30.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
92.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.5%
US average: 74.6%
16.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
19.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
59.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
79.4%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(59)
Married74.5%(172)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married28.4%(65)
Married49.8%(114)
Widowed11.4%(26)
Divorced10.5%(24)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
25.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.9%
US average: 13.8%
25.0%
US average: 18.4%
31.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(13)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 13 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Sorrel, decade by decade

Sorrel population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010766$64,061$119,8332.2%59.8
2020711––0.0%72.2
2024564$62,578–7.8%69.4

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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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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