State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
3.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
481.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.45% (25)
Growth Since 2010
25.20% (353)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Sorrento, Louisiana Population 2021
1,754
Sorrento is a city located in Ascension Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 1,754, it is the 129th largest city in Louisiana and the 8111th largest city in the United States . Sorrento is currently growing at a rate of 1.45% annually and its population has increased by 25.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,401 in 2010. Sorrento reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Sorrento has a population density of 481 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sorrento is $70,007 with a poverty rate of 7.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $847 per month, and the median house value is $165,700. The median age in Sorrento is 33.1 years, 33.4 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
Sorrento Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sorrentowas:
- White: 76.26%
- Black or African American: 18.56%
- Two or more races: 4.94%
- Asian: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Sorrento, Louisiana is 1,754 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,704.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,401.
Sorrento, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,282 | 76.26% |
| Black or African American | 312 | 18.56% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 4.94% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.24% |
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Sorrento Population by Race
Sorrento Population Pyramid $2021
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Sorrento Population by Age
Sorrento Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 634 | 2.65 | 78.2 |
| Married | 339 | 3.42 | 85 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.23 | 75.6 |
| Female | 59 | 3.1 | 71.2 |
| Male | 19 | 3.74 | 10.5 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Sorrento Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 8.23% |
| High School Graduate | 509 | 46.02% |
| Some College | 262 | 23.69% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 110 | 9.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.27% |
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Sorrento Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sorrento Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 824 | 750 | 92 |
| Black | 201 | 179 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 28 | |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 30 | |
| Asian | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 15.92%.
Sorrento Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,335
Average Earnings
$43,894
Average Male
$31,759
Average Female
Sorrento Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sorrento Language by Age
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Sorrento Language
95.30% of Sorrento residents speak only English, while 4.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.47% of the population.
Sorrento Language
Sorrento Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,225 | 77 | 6.29% |
| Multiple | 83 | 29 | 34.94% |
| Black | 312 | 12 | 3.85% |
7.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.19%
Male Poverty Rate
8.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sorrento
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sorrento is Multiple, with 34.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sorrento is Black, with 3.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.35%.
Sorrento Poverty
Sorrento Poverty Rate by Education
Sorrento Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Sorrento Married by Age and Sex
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Sorrento Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Sorrento Marital Status by Race
Sorrento Marital Status
Sorrento Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 3.47% |
| Black | 10 | 4.24% |
Sorrento Veterans by Race
Sorrento Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sorrento Veterans by Education
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66.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Sorrento Employment by Age
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Sorrento Employment by Race
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Sorrento Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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82.87%
Born in Sorrento
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
4.34%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.88% of Sorrento residents were born in the United States, with 82.87% having been born in Louisiana. 4.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Sorrento Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,754 | 25 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 1,729 | 25 | 1.47% |
| 2019 | 1,704 | 25 | 1.49% |
| 2018 | 1,679 | 27 | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 1,652 | 26 | 1.60% |
| 2016 | 1,626 | 31 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 1,595 | 30 | 1.92% |
| 2014 | 1,565 | 38 | 2.49% |
| 2013 | 1,527 | 34 | 2.28% |
| 2012 | 1,493 | 30 | 2.05% |
| 2011 | 1,463 | 34 | 2.38% |
| 2010 | 1,429 | 0.00% |