Sorrel, Louisiana facts for kids
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Sorrel, Louisiana
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 Sorrel, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Mary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 336.01/sq mi (129.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-71190 |
Sorrel is a small community in Louisiana, USA. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government. Sorrel is located in both Iberia Parish and St. Mary Parish. In 2010, about 766 people lived there. It is part of the larger Morgan City area.
Where is Sorrel Located?
Sorrel is found in the state of Louisiana. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Jeanerette. It is also about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of Baldwin. You can find Sorrel where two main roads meet: Louisiana Highway 182 and Louisiana Highway 318.
Size of Sorrel
The community covers a total area of about 2.18 square miles (5.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Sorrel
In 2020, the population of Sorrel was 711 people. As of 2024, the number of people living there is about 514. The average age of people in Sorrel is around 48.1 years old. The average money earned by households is about $71,971. About 19.37% of the people in Sorrel live below the poverty line.
See Also
You can find more information about Sorrel in Spanish here: Sorrel (Luisiana) para niños
