Old River
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Old River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 123 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 344 ft (105 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeside, 2.6 miles SE.
- 123residents (2020 Census)
- 344 ftelevation · 105 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 125 / sq mipopulation density
- 93309ZIP code
About Old River
Old River is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. It is located 9.5 miles (15 km) southwest of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 341 feet (104 m). As of the 2020 census, Old River had a population of 123.
The settlement was founded in the 1870s and named after the old Kern River bed.
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Old River had 123 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 123 |
|---|---|
| Density | 125 per sq mi (48 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Old River at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 123 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2671° N, 119.1055° W |
| ZIP code | 93309 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0653574 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Old River
- Lakeside2.6 mi SE
- Pumpkin Center4.1 mi E
- Greenfield5.4 mi E
- Olde Stockdale5.8 mi N
- Old Stine6.5 mi NE
- Rexland Acres6.7 mi NE
- Benton Park6.9 mi NE
- Bakersfield7.1 mi NE
- Casa Loma8.0 mi NE
- Greenacres8.1 mi N
- El Adobe8.4 mi E
- Cottonwood8.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Old River
What county is Old River in?
Old River is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Old River, CA?
123 people lived in Old River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Old River, CA?
The ZIP code of Old River is 93309.
What is the elevation of Old River?
344 feet (105 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Old River?
Lakeside (2.6 mi), Pumpkin Center (4.1 mi), Greenfield (5.4 mi), Olde Stockdale (5.8 mi), Old Stine (6.5 mi).
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