Sorgho, KY Demographics

A map of Sorgho's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,870	1,852	97.0%	93.9%
Multiracial	73	49	2.5%	2.5%
Native American/Other	17	4	0.6%	0.2%
Black	0	39	0.0%	2.0%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	0.8%
Hispanic	0	12	0.0%	0.6%

Sorgho, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,960, a dramatic increase from the 1,972 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.0% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sorgho, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sorgho has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sorgho, that probability was 11.7% in 2020 and 5.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sorgho is ranked the 123rd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sorgho was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sorgho's White Population

2,870 residents of Sorgho, or 97.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sorgho is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Sorgho ranks 122nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sorgho's White population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. White residents' share of Sorgho's population has increased from 93.9% to 97.0%.

Sorgho is more White than neighboring Moseleyville (72.5% White), Owensboro (79% White), and Panther (0% White). Sorgho is less White than neighboring Stanley (99.3% White), and West Louisville (100% White).

Sorgho's Black Population

0 residents of Sorgho, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sorgho is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Sorgho ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sorgho's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sorgho's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Sorgho is less Black than neighboring Owensboro (6.3% Black).

Sorgho's Asian Population

0 residents of Sorgho, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sorgho is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Sorgho ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sorgho's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sorgho's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Sorgho is less Asian than neighboring Owensboro (2.7% Asian).

Sorgho's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Sorgho, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sorgho is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Sorgho ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sorgho's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Sorgho's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sorgho is less Hispanic than neighboring Owensboro (5.6% Hispanic).

Sorgho's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Sorgho, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sorgho is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Sorgho ranks 387th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sorgho's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 325.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sorgho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Sorgho is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stanley (0% Native American/Other), Moseleyville (0% Native American/Other), West Louisville (0% Native American/Other), and Panther (0% Native American/Other). Sorgho is less Native American/Other than neighboring Owensboro (1.4% Native American/Other).

Sorgho's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Sorgho, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sorgho is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Sorgho ranks 428th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sorgho's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sorgho's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Sorgho is more Multiracial than neighboring Stanley (0.7% Multiracial), West Louisville (0% Multiracial), and Panther (0% Multiracial). Sorgho is less Multiracial than neighboring Moseleyville (27.5% Multiracial), and Owensboro (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.