Mexican Colony

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Aerial view of Mexican Colony, California
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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.

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 household income
$54,375
Median age
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Mexican Colony, CA population

Mexican Colony had 283 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census283
Density8,939 per sq mi (3,451 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mexican Colony at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyKern County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population283 (2020)
Land area0.03 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates35.4689° N, 119.2687° W
ZIP code93263
Census code (GEOID)0647192

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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