Sorrento, LA

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1,919
TOTAL POPULATION
964
MALE POPULATION
955
FEMALE POPULATION
100.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,715
PER CAPITA INCOME
$118,315
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$94,766
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,058
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Sorrento

The most populous races in Sorrento are White / Caucasian (1,487 | 77.5%), Black / African American (277 | 14.4%), and Two or more Races (140 | 7.3%).
Race in Sorrento
Race# Population% Population
Asian80.4%
Black / African American27714.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino593.1%
Native / Alaskan70.4%
White / Caucasian1,48777.5%
Two or more Races1407.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,919100.0%

Ancestry in Sorrento

The most populous ancestries reported in Sorrento are French (396 | 20.6%), American (234 | 12.2%), French Canadian (184 | 9.6%), Scotch-Irish (158 | 8.2%), and Italian (91 | 4.7%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Sorrento residents.
Ancestry in Sorrento
Ancestry# Population% Population
American23412.2%
British351.8%
Cajun180.9%
Creek191.0%
Dutch30.2%
English583.0%
European50.3%
French39620.6%
French Canadian1849.6%
German703.6%
Hungarian40.2%
Irish673.5%
Italian914.7%
Mexican492.5%
Navajo20.1%
Scotch-Irish1588.2%
Spanish100.5%
Thai80.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian412.1%
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Immigrants in Sorrento

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sorrento came from Latin America (67 | 3.5%), Central America (39 | 2.0%), Mexico (39 | 2.0%), Caribbean (28 | 1.5%), and Trinidad and Tobago (28 | 1.5%), together accounting for 10.5% of all Sorrento residents.
Immigrants in Sorrento
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean281.5%
Central America392.0%
Latin America673.5%
Mexico392.0%
Trinidad and Tobago281.5%
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Sex and Age in Sorrento

Sex and Age in Sorrento

The most populous age groups in Sorrento are 60 to 64 Years (209 | 21.7%) for men and 85 Years and over (109 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sorrento
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (4.7%)25 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Years53 (5.5%)24 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Years92 (9.5%)38 (4.0%)
15 to 19 Years95 (9.9%)82 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years35 (3.6%)91 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Years70 (7.3%)49 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years57 (5.9%)71 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years81 (8.4%)97 (10.2%)
40 to 44 Years21 (2.2%)19 (2.0%)
45 to 49 Years26 (2.7%)95 (10.0%)
50 to 54 Years64 (6.6%)20 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years55 (5.7%)46 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years209 (21.7%)57 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years39 (4.1%)93 (9.7%)
70 to 74 Years8 (0.8%)25 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years1 (0.1%)6 (0.6%)
80 to 84 Years7 (0.7%)8 (0.8%)
85 Years and over6 (0.6%)109 (11.4%)
Total964 (100.0%)955 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sorrento

Median Family Size in Sorrento

The median family size in Sorrento is 3.30 persons per family, with married-couple families (387 | 77.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.34 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (19 | 3.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sorrento
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple387 (77.6%)3.34
Single Male/Father19 (3.8%)2.68
Single Female/Mother93 (18.6%)3.28
Total Families499 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Sorrento

The median household size in Sorrento is 2.78 persons per household, with single female/mother households (93 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.51 persons per household. non-family households (192 | 27.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sorrento
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple387 (56.0%)3.34
Single Male/Father19 (2.8%)3.11
Single Female/Mother93 (13.5%)3.51
Non-family192 (27.8%)1.25
Total Households691 (100.0%)2.78

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sorrento

Out of a total of 691 households in Sorrento, 499 (72.2%) are family households, while 192 (27.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 199, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 147.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sorrento
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-147 (21.3%)
2-Person Households156 (22.6%)45 (6.5%)
3-Person Households199 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households92 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households52 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total499 (72.2%)192 (27.8%)

Female Fertility in Sorrento

Fertility by Age in Sorrento

Average fertility rate in Sorrento is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sorrento
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)47.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total10 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sorrento

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sorrento
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sorrento

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sorrento
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (30.0%)12.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (30.0%)42.0
Graduate Degree4 (40.0%)267.0
Total10 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sorrento

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sorrento
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sorrento

Income Overview in Sorrento

Per Capita Income in Sorrento is $36,715, while median incomes of families and households are $118,315 and $94,766 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,919$36,715
Median Family Income499$118,315
Mean Family Income499$106,317
Median Household Income691$94,766
Mean Household Income691$92,788
Income Deficit499$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,91942.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,91957.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9190.35

Earnings by Sex in Sorrento

Average Earnings in Sorrento are $43,542, $58,833 for men and $33,802 for women, a difference of 42.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Sorrento
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male600 (56.8%)$58,833
Female456 (43.2%)$33,802
Total1,056 (100.0%)$43,542

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sorrento

The most common earnings brackets in Sorrento are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (166 | 27.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (73 | 16.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sorrento
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)14 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99926 (4.3%)22 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)29 (6.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (1.3%)10 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99927 (4.5%)7 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4997 (1.2%)3 (0.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)12 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (1.3%)12 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99927 (4.5%)23 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (2.2%)46 (10.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (4.3%)73 (16.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99943 (7.2%)37 (8.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99937 (6.2%)32 (7.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99949 (8.2%)19 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (2.5%)19 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999166 (27.7%)38 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99915 (2.5%)29 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (2.8%)24 (5.3%)
$100,000+116 (19.3%)7 (1.5%)
Total600 (100.0%)456 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sorrento

Average earnings in Sorrento are $60,293 for men and $36,149 for women, a difference of 40.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,109, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $47,969. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sorrento
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,969$0
High School Diploma$60,517$26,250
College or Associate's Degree$100,109$36,786
Bachelor's Degree$50,417$37,344
Graduate Degree--
Total$60,293$36,149

Family Income in Sorrento

Family Income Brackets in Sorrento

According to the Sorrento family income data, there are 213 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 42.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Sorrento
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000224.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999265.2%
$35,000 to $49,9996112.2%
$50,000 to $74,999499.8%
$75,000 to $99,999459.0%
$100,000 to $149,99921342.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996012.0%
$200,000+234.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sorrento

4-person families (77 | 15.4%) account for the highest median family income in Sorrento with $136,620 per family, while 2-person families (163 | 32.7%) have the highest median income of $46,125 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sorrento
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families163 (32.7%)$92,250
3-Person Families209 (41.9%)$112,125
4-Person Families77 (15.4%)$136,620
5-Person Families50 (10.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total499 (100.0%)$118,315

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sorrento

The median family income in Sorrento is $118,315, with families comprising 1 earner (158) having the highest median family income of $128,770, while families with no earners (67) have the lowest median family income of $42,961, accounting for 31.7% and 13.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sorrento
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners67 (13.4%)$42,961
1 Earner158 (31.7%)$128,770
2 Earners219 (43.9%)$112,426
3+ Earners55 (11.0%)$118,403
Total499 (100.0%)$118,315

Household Income in Sorrento

Household Income Brackets in Sorrento

With 225 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Sorrento, accounting for 32.6% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.1%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sorrento
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000517.4%
$10,000 to $14,999233.3%
$15,000 to $24,99910.1%
$25,000 to $34,999192.7%
$35,000 to $49,99913419.4%
$50,000 to $74,9996910.0%
$75,000 to $99,9997010.1%
$100,000 to $149,99922532.6%
$150,000 to $199,999679.7%
$200,000+324.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sorrento

The median household income in Sorrento is $94,766, with the highest median household income of $119,375 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 251 households (36.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 164 households (23.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sorrento
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years33 (4.8%)$111,719
25 to 44 Years251 (36.3%)$119,375
45 to 64 Years243 (35.2%)$52,604
65+ Years164 (23.7%)$0
Total691 (100.0%)$94,766

Poverty in Sorrento

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sorrento

With 10.5% poverty level for males and 8.4% for females among the residents of Sorrento, 16 and 17 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 31 males (51.7%) and 33 females (28.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sorrento
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years5 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (11.1%)
12 to 14 Years28 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years31 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years21 (16.5%)11 (9.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)15 (12.9%)
45 to 54 Years7 (7.8%)33 (28.7%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (19.2%)10 (8.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (10.5%)80 (8.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sorrento

According to the poverty statistics in Sorrento, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sorrento
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years45 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
5 Years8 (61.5%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years70 (100.0%)32 (88.9%)
12 to 14 Years34 (54.8%)16 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (48.3%)8 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years70 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years106 (83.5%)109 (90.8%)
35 to 44 Years102 (100.0%)101 (87.1%)
45 to 54 Years83 (92.2%)82 (71.3%)
55 to 64 Years264 (100.0%)96 (93.2%)
65 to 74 Years38 (80.8%)108 (91.5%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)123 (100.0%)
Total863 (89.5%)875 (91.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sorrento

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sorrento
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total387 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sorrento

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sorrento
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (42.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)22 (23.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sorrento

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sorrento
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (36.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (50.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)22 (19.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Sorrento

Employment by Class of Employer in Sorrento

Among the 1,015 employed individuals in Sorrento, private company employees (613 | 60.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (188 | 18.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (78 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sorrento
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees61360.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)212.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)18818.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations787.7%
Local Government Employees676.6%
State Government Employees181.8%
Federal Government Employees262.6%
Unpaid Family Workers40.4%
Total1,015100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sorrento

According to the labor force statistics for Sorrento, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,637), 64.6% or 1,058 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 43 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 98.4% or 124 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sorrento
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years98 (57.0%)8 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years124 (98.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years93 (78.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years119 (93.0%)14 (11.8%)
35 to 44 Years159 (72.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years165 (80.5%)14 (8.5%)
55 to 59 Years73 (72.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years213 (80.1%)5 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.5%)2 (14.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,058 (64.6%)43 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sorrento

According to labor force statistics for Sorrento, 79.3% of individuals (822) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,037) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 33 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.7% or 144 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sorrento
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School24 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma349 (79.1%)13 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree305 (83.3%)27 (7.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher144 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total822 (79.3%)41 (4.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sorrento

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sorrento are Management (61 | 6.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (51 | 5.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (43 | 4.2%), Health Technologists (43 | 4.2%), and Architecture & Engineering (28 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sorrento

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sorrento, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.7%), and Architecture & Engineering (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.4%), and Health Technologists (74.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sorrento
OccupationMaleFemale
Management20 (32.8%)41 (67.2%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science33 (76.7%)10 (23.3%)
Computers & Mathematics10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering21 (75.0%)7 (25.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Community & Social Service 11 (40.7%)16 (59.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating11 (21.6%)40 (78.4%)
Health Technologists11 (25.6%)32 (74.4%)
Total (Category)75 (39.5%)115 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)582 (57.3%)433 (42.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sorrento are Food Preparation & Serving (55 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (45 | 4.4%), Personal Care & Service (34 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (21 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (14 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Sorrento

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sorrento, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (70.9%), Healthcare Support (61.9%), and Personal Care & Service (47.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sorrento
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (38.1%)13 (61.9%)
Security & Protection14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving16 (29.1%)39 (70.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance36 (80.0%)9 (20.0%)
Personal Care & Service18 (52.9%)16 (47.1%)
Total (Category)92 (54.4%)77 (45.6%)
Total (Overall)582 (57.3%)433 (42.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sorrento are Sales & Related (308 | 30.3%), and Office & Administration (132 | 13.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sorrento

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sorrento
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related164 (53.2%)144 (46.8%)
Office & Administration35 (26.5%)97 (73.5%)
Total (Category)199 (45.2%)241 (54.8%)
Total (Overall)582 (57.3%)433 (42.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sorrento are Construction & Extraction (55 | 5.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sorrento

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sorrento
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)582 (57.3%)433 (42.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sorrento are Production (118 | 11.6%), Transportation (13 | 1.3%), and Material Moving (12 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sorrento

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sorrento
OccupationMaleFemale
Production118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)582 (57.3%)433 (42.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sorrento

Employment Industries in Sorrento

The major employment industries in Sorrento include Retail Trade (169 | 16.7%), Finance & Insurance (158 | 15.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (155 | 15.3%), Manufacturing (127 | 12.5%), and Construction (90 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Sorrento

Employment Industries by Sex in Sorrento

The Sorrento industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (98.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (87.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sorrento
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing105 (82.7%)22 (17.3%)
Wholesale Trade5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Retail Trade30 (17.7%)139 (82.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Utilities7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Information0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance156 (98.7%)2 (1.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support33 (84.6%)6 (15.4%)
Educational Services7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance19 (12.3%)136 (87.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (23.5%)52 (76.5%)
Public Administration38 (86.4%)6 (13.6%)
Total582 (57.3%)433 (42.7%)

Education in Sorrento

School Enrollment in Sorrento

The most common levels of schooling among the 419 students in Sorrento are middle school (113 | 27.0%), high school (101 | 24.1%), and elementary school (78 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Sorrento
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool266.2%
Kindergarten143.3%
Elementary School7818.6%
Middle School11327.0%
High School10124.1%
College / Undergraduate6315.0%
Graduate / Professional245.7%
Total419100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sorrento

Out of a total of 419 students who are enrolled in schools in Sorrento, 38 (9.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 381 (90.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (44.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 73 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sorrento
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old70 (90.9%)7 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds115 (88.5%)15 (11.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds41 (83.7%)8 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
35 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total381 (90.9%)38 (9.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sorrento

Social sciences (30 | 15.4%), arts & humanities (29 | 14.9%), liberal arts & history (26 | 13.3%), business (25 | 12.8%), and science & technology (20 | 10.3%) are the most common fields of study among 195 individuals in Sorrento who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sorrento
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics63.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural84.1%
Physical & Health Sciences31.5%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences3015.4%
Engineering84.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2010.3%
Business2512.8%
Education136.7%
Literature & Languages157.7%
Liberal Arts & History2613.3%
Visual & Performing Arts42.1%
Communications84.1%
Arts & Humanities2914.9%
Total195100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sorrento

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sorrento

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sorrento are males with 4 vehicles (178, accounting for 30.6%) and females with 4 vehicles (14, making up 41.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sorrento
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (2.6%)20 (4.6%)
1 Vehicle69 (11.9%)106 (24.5%)
2 Vehicles127 (21.8%)108 (24.9%)
3 Vehicles152 (26.1%)140 (32.3%)
4 Vehicles178 (30.6%)14 (3.2%)
5 or more Vehicles41 (7.0%)45 (10.4%)
Total582 (100.0%)433 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sorrento

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sorrento are 5 to 9 minutes (180 commuters, 18.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (170 commuters, 17.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (149 commuters, 15.3%).
Commute Time in Sorrento
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes121.2%
5 to 9 Minutes18018.5%
10 to 14 Minutes10610.9%
15 to 19 Minutes13413.7%
20 to 24 Minutes949.6%
25 to 29 Minutes394.0%
30 to 34 Minutes14915.3%
35 to 39 Minutes484.9%
40 to 44 Minutes70.7%
45 to 59 Minutes17017.4%
60 to 89 Minutes202.1%
90 or more Minutes161.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Sorrento

The most common commute times in Sorrento are 5 to 9 minutes (146 commuters, 26.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (88 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sorrento
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (1.3%)5 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes146 (26.4%)34 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (3.3%)88 (20.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes68 (12.3%)66 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes63 (11.4%)31 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes30 (5.4%)9 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes62 (11.2%)87 (20.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes19 (3.4%)29 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes7 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes105 (19.0%)65 (15.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (2.7%)5 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes13 (2.4%)3 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sorrento

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sorrento are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (146, 26.4%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (103, 24.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sorrento
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM69 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM70 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM55 (10.0%)19 (4.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM114 (20.6%)29 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM21 (3.8%)103 (24.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM36 (6.5%)55 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM146 (26.4%)63 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (0.7%)15 (3.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (1.1%)53 (12.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.5%)30 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (5.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9 (1.6%)26 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (1.3%)7 (1.7%)
Total553 (100.0%)422 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sorrento

Occupancy by Ownership in Sorrento

Of the total 691 dwellings in Sorrento, owner-occupied units account for 575 (83.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 116 (16.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sorrento
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units57583.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11616.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units691100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sorrento

Occupancy by Household Size in Sorrento
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14721.3%
2-Person Household20129.1%
3-Person Household19928.8%
4+ Person Household14420.8%
Total Housing Units691100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sorrento

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sorrento
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household117 (79.6%)30 (20.4%)
2-Person Household179 (89.0%)22 (11.0%)
3-Person Household165 (82.9%)34 (17.1%)
4+ Person Household114 (79.2%)30 (20.8%)
Total Housing Units575 (83.2%)116 (16.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sorrento

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sorrento
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma186 (77.8%)53 (22.2%)
College/Associate Degree305 (89.2%)37 (10.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (69.8%)26 (30.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sorrento

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sorrento
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13820.0%
35 to 44 Years14621.1%
45 to 54 Years9814.2%
55 to 64 Years14521.0%
65 to 74 Years13920.1%
75 to 84 Years131.9%
85 Years and Over121.7%
Total691100.0%

Housing Finances in Sorrento

Median Income by Occupancy in Sorrento

Median Income by Occupancy in Sorrento
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied575 (83.2%)$111,713
Renter-Occupied116 (16.8%)$38,235
Average691 (100.0%)$94,766

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sorrento

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sorrento
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (3.1%)19 (16.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)14 (12.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99923 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (1.9%)8 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999105 (18.3%)29 (25.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99958 (10.1%)11 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (7.3%)28 (24.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999218 (37.9%)7 (6.0%)
$150,000 or more99 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total575 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sorrento

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sorrento
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300136 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499158 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79932 (5.6%)32 (27.6%)
$800 to $99921 (3.6%)18 (15.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49973 (12.7%)58 (50.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999120 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4999 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99923 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total575 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sorrento

Housing Structures in Sorrento

Housing Structures in Sorrento
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached56081.0%
Single Unit, Attached142.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments71.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other11015.9%
Total691100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sorrento

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sorrento
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached477 (85.2%)83 (14.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other91 (82.7%)19 (17.3%)
Total575 (83.2%)116 (16.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sorrento

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sorrento
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room7 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms14 (2.4%)4 (3.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms222 (38.6%)87 (75.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms241 (41.9%)25 (21.5%)
8 or more Rooms91 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total575 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sorrento

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sorrento
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas123 (21.4%)47 (40.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity446 (77.6%)69 (59.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total575 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sorrento

Household Vehicle Usage in Sorrento
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23 (4.0%)4 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle167 (29.0%)58 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles129 (22.4%)35 (30.2%)
3 or more Vehicles256 (44.5%)19 (16.4%)
Total575 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sorrento

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sorrento

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units309266
Median Property Value$166,000$220,500
Median Household Income$58,854$76
Monthly Housing Costs$361$3
Real Estate Taxes$199$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sorrento

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sorrento
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00027 (8.7%)9 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99947 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999220 (71.2%)217 (81.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9999 (2.9%)34 (12.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (0.6%)3 (1.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more4 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sorrento

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sorrento
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (4.5%)3 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (2.6%)10 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99990 (29.1%)3 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99939 (12.6%)15 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (8.7%)19 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99993 (30.1%)15 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more23 (7.4%)125 (47.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sorrento

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sorrento
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x95 (30.7%)134,063 (50,399.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x124 (40.1%)159 (59.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x20 (6.5%)52 (19.6%)
4.0x or more55 (17.8%)40 (15.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sorrento

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sorrento
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800212 (68.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49930 (9.7%)100 (37.6%)
$800 to $1,49918 (5.8%)67 (25.2%)
Total309 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sorrento

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sorrento

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sorrento
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years89 (95.7%)4 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years283 (85.5%)48 (14.5%)
19 to 25 Years201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years158 (78.2%)44 (21.8%)
35 to 44 Years212 (97.3%)6 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years162 (79.0%)43 (21.0%)
55 to 64 Years335 (91.3%)32 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,742 (90.8%)177 (9.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sorrento

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sorrento
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born89 (95.7%)4 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen283 (85.5%)48 (14.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sorrento

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sorrento
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000139 (90.8%)14 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999316 (96.6%)11 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99989 (47.8%)97 (52.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999153 (89.5%)18 (10.5%)
$100,000 and over1,045 (96.6%)37 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sorrento

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sorrento
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65 (5.4%)84 (90.3%)
6 to 18 Years188 (56.8%)96 (29.0%)
19 to 25 Years23 (11.4%)180 (89.5%)
25 to 34 Years19 (9.4%)139 (68.8%)
35 to 44 Years53 (24.3%)159 (72.9%)
45 to 54 Years41 (20.0%)135 (65.8%)
55 to 64 Years42 (11.4%)299 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years165 (100.0%)100 (60.6%)
75 Years and over137 (100.0%)116 (84.7%)
Total673 (35.1%)1,308 (68.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sorrento

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sorrento
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years84 (41.0%)11 (14.7%)
18 to 34 Years21 (10.7%)8 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years53 (11.6%)100 (29.9%)
65 to 74 Years28 (59.6%)17 (14.4%)
75 Years and over14 (100.0%)104 (84.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sorrento

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sorrento: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (27.7%)7 (5.9%)
75 Years and over7 (50.0%)2 (1.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sorrento: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (4.0%)8 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (5.9%)
75 Years and over7 (50.0%)2 (1.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sorrento: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years84 (41.0%)11 (14.7%)
18 to 34 Years21 (10.7%)8 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years19 (4.2%)45 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)97 (78.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sorrento: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (3.1%)23 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years23 (48.9%)17 (14.4%)
75 Years and over6 (42.9%)102 (82.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sorrento: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (8.5%)
75 Years and over6 (42.9%)97 (78.9%)

Technology Access in Sorrento

Computing Device Access in Sorrento

Computing Device Access in Sorrento
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop54478.7%
Smartphone60086.8%
Tablet45966.4%
No Computing Device7110.3%
Total691100.0%

Internet Access in Sorrento

Internet Access in Sorrento
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home52776.3%
Cellular Data Only344.9%
Satellite Internet588.4%
No Internet11616.8%
Total691100.0%

Sorrento Summary

Sorrento is a small town located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Amite River, about 25 miles east of Baton Rouge. The town has a population of approximately 2,500 people and is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Sorrento was founded in 1817 by a group of French settlers who were looking for a place to settle and start a new life. The town was named after the Italian city of Sorrento, which was the birthplace of one of the settlers. The town was originally a farming community, but it soon developed into a small trading center. In 1820, the first post office was established in Sorrento.
In the late 19th century, Sorrento began to experience a period of growth and development. The town was incorporated in 1891 and the first mayor was elected in 1892. During this time, the town saw the construction of several churches, a school, and a railroad line.
In the early 20th century, Sorrento experienced a period of decline. The railroad line was abandoned and the town’s population began to decline. However, in the late 20th century, the town began to experience a period of revitalization. The town was designated as a Main Street Community in 2000 and has since seen an increase in population and economic activity.

Geography

Sorrento is located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Amite River, about 25 miles east of Baton Rouge. The town has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land. The town is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Sorrento’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several small businesses, including a lumber mill, a feed mill, and a furniture factory. The town also has a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Sorrento had a population of 2,500 people. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 17.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The median household income was $37,500 and the median family income was $45,000.

Conclusion

Sorrento is a small town located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the banks of the Amite River, about 25 miles east of Baton Rouge. The town has a population of approximately 2,500 people and is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area. Sorrento’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing and the town has a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other services. As of the 2010 census, Sorrento had a population of 2,500 people, with a median household income of $37,500 and a median family income of $45,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sorrento?
Total Population of Sorrento is 1,919.
What is the Total Male Population of Sorrento?
Total Male Population of Sorrento is 964.
What is the Total Female Population of Sorrento?
Total Female Population of Sorrento is 955.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sorrento?
There are 100.94 Males per 100 Females in Sorrento.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sorrento?
There are 99.07 Females per 100 Males in Sorrento.
What is the Median Population Age in Sorrento?
Median Population Age in Sorrento is 38.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sorrento
Average Family Size in Sorrento is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sorrento
Average Household Size in Sorrento is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sorrento?
Per Capita income in Sorrento is $36,715.
What is the Median Family Income in Sorrento?
Median Family Income in Sorrento is $118,315.
What is the Median Household income in Sorrento?
Median Household Income in Sorrento is $94,766.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sorrento?
Income or Wage Gap in Sorrento is 42.5%.
Women in Sorrento earn 57.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sorrento?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sorrento is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sorrento?
There are 1,058 People in the Labor Forcein in Sorrento.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sorrento?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Sorrento.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sorrento?
Unemployment Rate in Sorrento is 4.1%.