Living in Sorgho, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sorgho · Census data 2020–2024
Sorgho has 2,960 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $121,579 (91% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $275,800.
Sorgho at a glance
- Population
- 2,960
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $121,579State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $275,800State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 93.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Sorgho a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Sorgho
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sorgho the median home value is $275,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,479 a month in housing costs.
Sorgho median household income
The median household income in Sorgho is $121,579 and the income per person is $39,399. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Sorgho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 874
- Owner-occupied
- 93.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 3.39
Sorgho demographics
- Population
- 2,960
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 37.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 874
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sorgho ›
Education in Sorgho
34.3% of adults 25 and older in Sorgho have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sorgho
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Sorgho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorgho | 2,960 | $121,579 | $275,800 | — |
| Owensboro | 60,302 | $56,357 | $178,900 | $905 |
| Masonville | 2,887 | $83,241 | $230,400 | — |
| Hatfield | 497 | $71,932 | $138,000 | — |
| Thruston | 2,581 | $69,922 | $187,700 | $810 |
| Philpot | 1,036 | $87,692 | $240,900 | — |
| Reo | 465 | $103,478 | $172,900 | — |
| Beech Grove | 291 | $109,083 | $170,900 | — |
| Rockport | 1,958 | $48,889 | $132,700 | $678 |
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What is the median household income in Sorgho, KY?
The median household income in Sorgho is $121,579, 91% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sorgho?
The median home value in Sorgho is $275,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Sorgho, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sorgho?
The median age in Sorgho is 33.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Sorgho?
The average commute to work in Sorgho is 23 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sorgho?
The unemployment rate in Sorgho is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sorgho?
34.3% of adults in Sorgho have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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