Atwater
City in Merced County, California
Atwater is a city in Merced County, California, with 31,970 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McSwain, 2.5 miles S.
- 31,970residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 4,859 / sq mipopulation density
- 95301ZIP code
About Atwater
Atwater, officially the City of Atwater, is a city on State Route 99 in Merced County, California, United States. Atwater is 8 miles (13 km) west-northwest of Merced, at an elevation of 151 feet (46 m). The population as of the 2020 census was 31,970, up from 28,168 in 2010.
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- Median household income
- $64,472
- Median home value
- $363,400
- Median rent
- $1,279/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Atwater had 31,970 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,970 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,859 per sq mi (1,876 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atwater at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Merced County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,970 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.58 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3507° N, 120.5943° W |
| ZIP code | 95301 |
| Official website | atwater.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603162 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Atwater
- McSwain2.5 mi S
- Winton2.7 mi NW
- Franklin3.8 mi SE
- Cressey5.9 mi NW
- Merced7.3 mi E
- Livingston7.6 mi W
- Ballico9.2 mi NW
- Bear Creek10.4 mi E
- Delhi11.4 mi NW
- Tuttle12.4 mi E
- Stevinson14.1 mi W
- Hilmar-Irwin14.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Atwater
What county is Atwater in?
Atwater is in Merced County, California.
What is the population of Atwater, CA?
31,970 people lived in Atwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atwater, CA?
The ZIP code of Atwater is 95301.
What is the elevation of Atwater?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Atwater?
McSwain (2.5 mi), Winton (2.7 mi), Franklin (3.8 mi), Cressey (5.9 mi), Merced (7.3 mi).
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