Sorrento, Maine facts for kids
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Sorrento, Maine
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 Sorrento, Maine
Location in Maine
Sorrento, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Selectmen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.11 sq mi (36.54 km2) |
| • Land | 3.99 sq mi (10.33 km2) |
| • Water | 10.12 sq mi (26.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 279 |
| • Density | 70/sq mi (27.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04677
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-69750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582730 |
Sorrento is a small town located in Hancock County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 279 people lived there. The town was officially established in 1895.
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Exploring Sorrento's Location and Land Area
Sorrento covers a total area of about 14.11 square miles (36.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is water, about 10.12 square miles (26.21 square kilometers). The land part of the town is much smaller, around 3.99 square miles (10.33 square kilometers). This means Sorrento has a lot of coastline or water features.
Sorrento's Population Over Time
The population of Sorrento has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 117 | — | |
| 1910 | 147 | 25.6% | |
| 1920 | 140 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 143 | 2.1% | |
| 1940 | 188 | 31.5% | |
| 1950 | 201 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 196 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 199 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 276 | 38.7% | |
| 1990 | 295 | 6.9% | |
| 2000 | 290 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 274 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 279 | 1.8% | |
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Who Lives in Sorrento? A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 274 people living in Sorrento. These people lived in 141 different homes. Most of the people living in Sorrento were White, making up about 95.6% of the population. A small number of residents were Native American or Asian. Some people were also from two or more different racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Sorrento in 2010 was about 52.5 years old.
- About 12% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 22.6% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
- The number of males and females was almost equal, with 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
Famous People from Sorrento
Sorrento has been home to some notable individuals:
- Howard Bruenn: He was a doctor who worked for the President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. He cared for the president before he passed away.
- General Stephen Vincent Benet: He was an important leader in the Army, specifically in charge of Army weapons and equipment. He was also the grandfather of three well-known authors: William Rose Benét, Stephen Vincent Benét, and Laura Benet.
