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Sorrento

Louisiana · 1,622 residents (2025 est.) · 3.645 sq mi
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Sorrento is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,604. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $232,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 94% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,203
+80%since 2000
from 1,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+12%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,622 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sorrento
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,604
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,234 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,188
+165%since 2000
from $14,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−24%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration13.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,200
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,344
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+18%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,017)
Black14.8%(182)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(1,581)
Black19.7%(433)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(155)
Diversity Score55.1%(1,215)
Diversity Score
55
+58%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sorrento, Louisiana?

Sorrento, Louisiana has about 2,203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sorrento, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sorrento, Louisiana earns about $117,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sorrento, Louisiana expensive?

In Sorrento, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $232,200, and the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.

How educated are people in Sorrento, Louisiana?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sorrento, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sorrento, Louisiana?

About 8.5% of people in Sorrento, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sorrento, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sorrento, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,084 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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