70768 Sorrento, LA is a small town located in Ascension Parish with a population of 3,551. The area is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails in the nearby Diversion Canal Trails, kayaking and swimming spots at Dutchtown Lakes and fishing at Lake Manchac. In addition to these activities, there are also many businesses; local favorites include Poche’s Market & Smokehouse which offers quality meat products smoked on-site, gourmet baked goods and other grocery items. Another popular spot is the The Old Store restaurant serving mouthwatering Cajun-style cuisine. Local organizations range from churches to community service groups like the Sorrento Lions Club and the Sorrento Chamber of Commerce. As far as sporting events go, the town has youth sports teams like basketball and baseball that compete in tournaments throughout Southeast Louisiana.
The population in Sorrento (zip 70778) is 3,551. There are 148 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sorrento (zip 70778) is 39.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sorrento (zip 70778) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sorrento (zip 70778)
- 64.3% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 21.6% have children, but are single
Race in Sorrento (zip 70778)
- 69.6% are White
- 20.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander