Ocotillo
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California
Ocotillo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Imperial County, California, with 215 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jacumba, 13.2 miles SW.
- 215residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.0 km²
- 24 / sq mipopulation density
- 92259ZIP code
About Ocotillo
Ocotillo (Latin American Spanish: [okoˈtiʝo]; Spanish for "Vine cactus") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California, United States. Ocotillo is located 26 miles (42 km) west of El Centro. The population was 215 at the 2020 census, down from 266 at the 2010 census and 296 at the 2000 census. It is part of the El Centro, California Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Ocotillo was devastated by floods from Hurricane Kathleen in 1976; 3 people died. There is a cafe, a church, a small park, a community center, a small market, an art gallery, two bars, OHV rentals and a gas station. There is a Desert Museum with displays about the desert terrain, flora, etc. and artifacts from the Kumeyaay culture that inhabited the area which is located on the north side of Interstate 8.
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- Median home value
- $157,900
- Median age
- 56.3
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Ocotillo had 215 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 215 |
|---|---|
| Density | 24 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocotillo at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Imperial County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 215 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.86 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7431° N, 116.0019° W |
| ZIP code | 92259 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0653378 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocotillo
- Jacumba13.2 mi SW
- Boulevard17.6 mi W
- Seeley18.7 mi E
- El Centro Naval Air Facility20.2 mi E
- Imperial25.8 mi E
- El Centro25.8 mi E
- Mount Laguna26.1 mi W
- Heber27.5 mi E
- Campo28.4 mi W
- Westmorland30.0 mi NE
- Pine Valley30.3 mi W
- Brawley31.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ocotillo
What county is Ocotillo in?
Ocotillo is in Imperial County, California.
What is the population of Ocotillo, CA?
215 people lived in Ocotillo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ocotillo, CA?
The ZIP code of Ocotillo is 92259.
What is the elevation of Ocotillo?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ocotillo?
Jacumba (13.2 mi), Boulevard (17.6 mi), Seeley (18.7 mi), El Centro Naval Air Facility (20.2 mi), Imperial (25.8 mi).
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