California City
City in Kern County, California
California City is a city in Kern County, California, with 14,973 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,405 ft (733 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Edwards, 7.6 miles SE.
- 14,973residents (2020 Census)
- 2,405 ftelevation · 733 m
- 203.6 sq miland area · 527.4 km²
- 74 / sq mipopulation density
- 93505ZIP code
About California City
California City is a city located in northern Antelope Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is 100 miles (160 km) north of the city of Los Angeles, and the population was 14,973 at the 2020 census. Covering 203.63 square miles (527.4 km2), California City has the third-largest land area of any city in the state of California (behind San Diego and Los Angeles), and is the largest city in California, by land area, that is not a county seat. It is the 43rd-largest city in the United States by land area. Despite its massive size, a large portion of the city remains unfinished, with a grid of paved roads that have no houses and have yet to be completed.
Many of the city's residents are employed at Edwards Air Force Base, which is located 18 miles (29 km) southeast of the city. Other major employers are the California City Detention Facility, Mojave Air and Space Port (and its flight test facility) and the Hyundai/Kia Proving Grounds, located in the rural southwestern part of the city. California City also has a park, a PGA golf course, and a municipal airport.
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- Median household income
- $60,113
- Median home value
- $278,000
- Median rent
- $1,300/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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California City had 14,973 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,973 |
|---|---|
| Density | 74 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
California City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,973 (2020) |
| Land area | 203.63 sq mi (527.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1466° N, 117.8693° W |
| ZIP code | 93505 |
| Official website | californiacity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0609780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near California City
- North Edwards7.6 mi SE
- Boron13.9 mi SE
- Edwards AFB17.1 mi S
- Randsburg19.3 mi NE
- Johannesburg20.2 mi NE
- Mojave20.3 mi SW
- Rosamond27.6 mi SW
- Mountain Meadows32.0 mi W
- Tehachapi32.6 mi W
- Ridgecrest Heights32.8 mi N
- China Lake Acres34.6 mi N
- Inyokern35.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about California City
What county is California City in?
California City is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of California City, CA?
14,973 people lived in California City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of California City, CA?
The ZIP code of California City is 93505.
What is the elevation of California City?
2,405 feet (733 m) above sea level.
What towns are near California City?
North Edwards (7.6 mi), Boron (13.9 mi), Edwards AFB (17.1 mi), Randsburg (19.3 mi), Johannesburg (20.2 mi).
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