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Sorrel, LA
Census-designated place in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Population
564
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
267
ZIP codes
0
Sorrel and its ZIP codes
Sorrel at a glance
- Sorrel is about 2.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,578, close to the Louisiana median.
Local data for Sorrel, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sorrel, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,578
Poverty rate
15.1%
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.8%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (55), Italian Americans (46), Irish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary Parish. PPP loans are for Sorrel.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,289
19,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$537M
FY 2026, $10,860 per person
How people get to work
Sorrel, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sorrel, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,543
12.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
65.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sorrel, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Sorrel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JeaneretteCity | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| CharentonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5 |
| BaldwinTown | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| FranklinCity | 9.8 mi | 10 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| LoreauvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| New IberiaCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| St. MartinvilleCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| CadeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.7 |
| DelcambreTown | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| PattersonCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| CatahoulaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| Bayou VistaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| Pierre PartCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sorrel, LA in?
- Sorrel is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Sorrel, LA?
- About 564 people live in Sorrel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sorrel?
- Nearby places include Jeanerette (3.6 mi), Charenton (4.9 mi), Baldwin (5.3 mi), Glencoe (6.1 mi), Franklin (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023