South Central Reporter

52.5 percent of Sorento residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Sorento population reached 387.

Out of 184 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	203	52.5
Employed	184	47.5
Employed in civilian labor force	184	47.5
Employed in armed forces	0	0