Boron
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Boron is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 2,086 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,467 ft (752 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Edwards, 8.0 miles W.
- 2,086residents (2020 Census)
- 2,467 ftelevation · 752 m
- 13.7 sq miland area · 35.5 km²
- 152 / sq mipopulation density
- 93516ZIP code
About Boron
Boron (formerly Amargo, Baker, Borate, and Kern) is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, United States. Boron is 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Red Rock Mountain at an elevation of 2,467 feet (752 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Boron as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 2,086 at the 2020 census, up from 2,025 at the 2000 census. Boron is named after the element boron and is the site of the world's largest source of the boron compound boric acid.
Boron is on the western edge of the Mojave Desert. Within a half day's drive one can view the highest and lowest points in the contiguous 48 states of the United States (Mount Whitney and Death Valley), the world's oldest tree, the bristlecone pine, and the cities of Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Boron is home to the Rio Tinto Borax Mine, California's largest open-pit mine, which is also the largest borax mine in the world.
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- Median household income
- $53,170
- Median home value
- $148,600
- Median rent
- $1,219/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Boron had 2,086 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,086 |
|---|---|
| Density | 152 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boron at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,086 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.71 sq mi (35.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,467 ft (752 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0300° N, 117.6689° W |
| ZIP code | 93516 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0607568 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boron
- North Edwards8.0 mi W
- California City13.9 mi NW
- Edwards AFB16.8 mi SW
- Randsburg23.4 mi N
- Johannesburg23.7 mi N
- Silver Lakes26.8 mi SE
- Mojave29.5 mi W
- Lake Los Angeles30.4 mi S
- Rosamond32.9 mi W
- Lenwood33.3 mi E
- Adelanto33.6 mi SE
- Sun Village36.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Boron
What county is Boron in?
Boron is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Boron, CA?
2,086 people lived in Boron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boron, CA?
The ZIP code of Boron is 93516.
What is the elevation of Boron?
2,467 feet (752 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boron?
North Edwards (8.0 mi), California City (13.9 mi), Edwards AFB (16.8 mi), Randsburg (23.4 mi), Johannesburg (23.7 mi).
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