Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sorento, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

472

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85%401

Two or More

8.9%42

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%22

Black

1.5%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

15.1%47

High School Diploma

38.8%121

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%22

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%47

Associate's Degree

4.2%13

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%34

Master's Degree

1.6%5

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

12.5%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$63,200

Median Renti

$533

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.8%159

Renter-Occupied

10.2%18

Total Units

215

Homeownership

89.8%

Vacancy Rate

17.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

42.1%67

$50K–$100K

35.8%57

$100K–$150K

10.1%16

$150K–$200K

3.8%6

$200K–$300K

4.4%7

$300K–$500K

0.6%1

$500K–$1M

2.5%4

$1M+

0.6%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.2%9

2000–2009

3.3%7

1990–1999

12.1%26

1980–1989

3.7%8

1970–1979

8.8%19

1960–1969

7.4%16

1950–1959

2.8%6

1940–1949

4.7%10

1939 or earlier

53%114

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.9%129

Electricity

22.6%40

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%4

Other

1.7%3

Wood

0.6%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,679

Mean Household Incomei

$60,352

Per Capita Incomei

$22,931

Poverty Ratei

19.7%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

222

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%10

$10K–$15K

10.2%18

$15K–$20K

1.7%3

$20K–$25K

5.6%10

$25K–$30K

5.1%9

$30K–$35K

1.7%3

$35K–$40K

5.6%10

$40K–$45K

11.9%21

$45K–$50K

6.2%11

$50K–$60K

5.6%10

$60K–$75K

19.2%34

$75K–$100K

11.3%20

$100K–$125K

2.3%4

$125K–$150K

0.6%1

$150K–$200K

2.3%4

$200K+

5.1%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Public Housing4 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

102.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

176

Avg. Commutei

34.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

203

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.5%Insured

12.5%Uninsured