Sorgho
Census-designated place in Daviess County, Kentucky
Sorgho is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Daviess County, Kentucky, with 1,972 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 397 ft (121 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moseleyville, 4.7 miles S.
- 1,972residents (2020 Census)
- 397 ftelevation · 121 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 416 / sq mipopulation density
- 42301ZIP code
About Sorgho
Sorgho, Kentucky, originally named and known as Sorghotown, the boundaries of this unincorporated community were described in an order dated 12 May 1874, by Daviess County, Kentucky Judge Triplett, worded as follows: " Upon the application of ten voters to be effected by the change hereinafter specified; and it appearing to the Court right and proper that said change should be made; and further that the requirements of the law as to notice before application has been complied with, – it is therefore ordered that an additional voting precinct be and the same is hereby established in Daviess County (Kentucky), in District No. 1, to be called and known as 'Sorghotown Voting Place'...." The community was named for the Daviess County Sorgho Sugar Company which was formed there in 1868–'69 by Dr. J. Q. A. Stewart, J. Balee and E. Guthrie. that organized there in the winter of 1868–69 for the manufacturing of sorghum sugar. Once the factory was established the community began to develop. As of the 2020 census, Sorgho had a population of 1,972.
The community was originally known as Dog Trot.
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Living in Sorgho
- Median household income
- $121,579
- Median home value
- $275,800
- Median age
- 33.8
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Sorgho had 1,972 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,972 |
|---|---|
| Density | 416 per sq mi (161 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sorgho at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Daviess County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,972 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.74 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7459° N, 87.2129° W |
| ZIP code | 42301 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2171760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sorgho
- Moseleyville4.7 mi S
- West Louisville5.2 mi SW
- Stanley5.3 mi N
- Owensboro5.3 mi E
- Curdsville6.6 mi W
- St. Joseph7.3 mi SW
- Panther7.4 mi S
- Masonville10.0 mi SE
- Hatfield, IN10.9 mi N
- Thruston11.0 mi E
- Utica11.5 mi SE
- Philpot11.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sorgho
What county is Sorgho in?
Sorgho is in Daviess County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Sorgho, KY?
1,972 people lived in Sorgho at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sorgho, KY?
The ZIP code of Sorgho is 42301.
What is the elevation of Sorgho?
397 feet (121 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sorgho?
Moseleyville (4.7 mi), West Louisville (5.2 mi), Stanley (5.3 mi), Owensboro (5.3 mi), Curdsville (6.6 mi).
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