Sorrel Authority

Sorrel is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 564 with home prices -0.0× below the Louisiana median.

Sorrel, Louisiana

Sorrel is one of the smaller incorporated places in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 564. Households here earn a median of $62,578.

Definition and scope

Sorrel sits within St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, one of Louisiana's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Morgan City, LA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Sorrel has approximately 564 residents. The median age is 35.5 years. Roughly 83% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $-666,666,666.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 53.7%
• Black or African American: 39.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Sorrel is $62,578. Poverty rate stands at 15.1%. Educational attainment: 7.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Sorrel:

• Public schools: 16
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Sorrel is Harry P Williams Memorial Airport. Federal court business routes through Saint Mary Parish Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at New Iberia, Louisiana.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 4 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 9b.

References

• Louisiana State Authority — state-level reference for Louisiana.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.