Sorrento, LA

City

Demographics of Sorrento

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.8%

Households with Children

41.5%

School Enrollment K-12

263

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.3%
School Age (5-17): 13.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.1%
Working Age (35-54): 26.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.6%
Seniors (65+): 14.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.5%
High School / GED: 44.0%
Some College or Associate's: 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.9%
Single Parents: 15.6%
Couples & Adults: 40.8%
Living Alone: 17.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 19.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 46.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 16.2%
Other Black: 37.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 99.5%
Spanish: 0.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.3%
Elementary (1-4): 2.7%
Middle School (5-8): 8.0%
High School (9-12): 2.3%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sorrento

Geismar / Mount Houmas

Brittany / Weber City

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources