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Sorrento, Louisiana, in Ascension county, is 23 miles SE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 49 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Baton Rouge metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Sorrento is home to some 1,227 residents.
In Sorrento, about 60% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Sorrento tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.
The people of Sorrento are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Sorrento had a median family income of $40,208. More so than most places, the people in Sorrento generally have good jobs with good salaries.
The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Sorrento.
According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Sorrento was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. In Sorrento you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Sorrento, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Sorrento strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Sorrento to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty |  | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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