Mexican Colony
Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Mexican Colony is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 283 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 331 ft (101 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherokee Strip, 0.4 miles E.
- 283residents (2020 Census)
- 331 ftelevation · 101 m
- 0.0 sq miland area · 0.1 km²
- 8,939 / sq mipopulation density
- 93263ZIP code
About Mexican Colony
Mexican Colony (Spanish: La Colonia Mexicana de Shafter or simply Colonia Mexicana) is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. It is located 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Shafter, at an elevation of 331 feet (101 m). The population was 283 at the 2020 census.
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- Median age
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Mexican Colony had 283 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 283 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,939 per sq mi (3,451 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mexican Colony at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 283 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.03 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4689° N, 119.2687° W |
| ZIP code | 93263 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0647192 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mexican Colony
- Cherokee Strip0.4 mi E
- Smith Corner0.8 mi NW
- Shafter3.9 mi E
- Stebbins5.1 mi SW
- Rosedale6.6 mi SE
- Wasco10.2 mi NW
- Greenacres10.3 mi SE
- Buttonwillow10.5 mi SW
- Tupman12.8 mi SW
- Olde Stockdale13.6 mi SE
- Oildale13.7 mi E
- McFarland13.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Mexican Colony
What county is Mexican Colony in?
Mexican Colony is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Mexican Colony, CA?
283 people lived in Mexican Colony at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mexican Colony, CA?
The ZIP code of Mexican Colony is 93263.
What is the elevation of Mexican Colony?
331 feet (101 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mexican Colony?
Cherokee Strip (0.4 mi), Smith Corner (0.8 mi), Shafter (3.9 mi), Stebbins (5.1 mi), Rosedale (6.6 mi).
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