Sorrento, Florida facts for kids
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Sorrento, Florida
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Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 845 |
| • Density | 671.70/sq mi (259.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32776
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-66975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402865 |
Sorrento is a small community in Lake County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's a special area used for counting people by the government.
In 2020, about 845 people lived in Sorrento. This number has changed a bit over the years. Sorrento is also part of the larger Orlando area, which includes cities like Kissimmee.
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Exploring Sorrento's Location
Sorrento is found in the eastern part of Lake County. To its east, you'll find another community called Mount Plymouth.
Roads and Travel
A main road, Florida State Road 46, goes right through Sorrento. If you travel west on this road for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Mount Dora. If you go east for about 19 miles (31 km), you'll arrive in Sanford.
Land and Water
Sorrento covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. This water is part of the Wekiva River area, which is like a large basin where water collects and flows into the river.
People of Sorrento
Sorrento is home to a friendly community. The number of people living here has grown over time.
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| 2020 | 845 | — | |
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Population Changes Over Time
In 2000, there were 765 people living in Sorrento. By 2010, this number had grown to 861. The most recent count in 2020 showed 845 people.
Who Lives in Sorrento?
In 2000, there were 269 households in Sorrento. A household means all the people living in one home. Many of these households were families, including those with children under 18.
The people in Sorrento are of different ages. In 2000, about 28.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in Sorrento was 35 years old.
