Sorrento, Louisiana facts for kids
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Sorrento, Louisiana
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Location of Sorrento in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Ascension |
| Incorporated | September 11, 1956 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.55 km2) |
| • Land | 3.65 sq mi (9.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
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| • Total | 1,514 |
| • Density | 415.36/sq mi (160.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70778
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-71225 |
Sorrento is a small town in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of the larger Baton Rouge area. In 2020, about 1,514 people lived here. Sorrento became an official town on September 11, 1956.
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Where is Sorrento Located?
Sorrento is found at a specific spot on the map: 30.180229 degrees North and 90.866138 degrees West. The town covers about 3.1 square miles (or 8.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Sorrento?
The number of people living in Sorrento has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,151 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,182 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,197 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,119 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,227 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,401 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,514 | 8.1% | |
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Population Makeup in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,514 people living in Sorrento. These people made up 634 households, and 417 of these were families. The town is home to people from different backgrounds.
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,085 | 71.66% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 253 | 16.71% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.66% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 45 | 2.97% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 | 7.46% |
Schools and Local News
Sorrento has its own primary school, which teaches students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The town is also home to River Parishes Community College, a college that opened in 1998. For local news, the official newspaper for Sorrento is The Gonzales Weekly Citizen.
Famous People from Sorrento
Some well-known people have connections to Sorrento:
- Clay Schexnayder: He is a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Ascension Parish. He also owns a car repair business right in Sorrento.
- John "Hot Rod" Williams: He was a professional basketball player in the NBA.
- Toe Nash: He was a professional baseball player who played in MLB before he retired.
See also
In Spanish: Sorrento (Luisiana) para niños
