Maricopa
City in Kern County, California

Maricopa is a city in Kern County, California, with 1,026 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 883 ft (269 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taft, 5.3 miles N.
- 1,026residents (2020 Census)
- 883 ftelevation · 269 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 655 / sq mipopulation density
- 93268ZIP code
About Maricopa
Maricopa is a city in Kern County, California, United States. Maricopa is located 6.5 miles (10 km) south-southeast of Taft, at an elevation of 883 feet (269 m). The population was 1,026 at the 2020 census, down from 1,154 at the 2010 census. The Carrizo Plain is located to the northwest, and the enormous Midway-Sunset Oil Field, the third largest oil field in the United States, is adjacent to the north and east.
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- Median household income
- $39,120
- Median home value
- $155,500
- Median rent
- $1,203/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Maricopa had 1,026 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Density | 655 per sq mi (253 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Maricopa at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,026 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.57 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0509° N, 119.4066° W |
| ZIP code | 93268 |
| Official website | cityofmaricopa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0645736 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Maricopa
- Taft5.3 mi N
- South Taft6.1 mi NW
- Taft Heights6.8 mi NW
- Ford City8.4 mi N
- Valley Acres10.9 mi N
- Dustin Acres11.5 mi N
- Fellows11.8 mi NW
- Cuyama14.4 mi SW
- New Cuyama17.3 mi SW
- Tupman17.3 mi N
- Derby Acres17.4 mi NW
- Pine Mountain Club19.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Maricopa
What county is Maricopa in?
Maricopa is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Maricopa, CA?
1,026 people lived in Maricopa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Maricopa, CA?
The ZIP code of Maricopa is 93268.
What is the elevation of Maricopa?
883 feet (269 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Maricopa?
Taft (5.3 mi), South Taft (6.1 mi), Taft Heights (6.8 mi), Ford City (8.4 mi), Valley Acres (10.9 mi).
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