Shafter
City in Kern County, California
Shafter is a city in Kern County, California, with 19,953 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 348 ft (106 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherokee Strip, 3.5 miles W.
- 19,953residents (2020 Census)
- 348 ftelevation · 106 m
- 38.7 sq miland area · 100.2 km²
- 516 / sq mipopulation density
- 93263ZIP code
About Shafter
Shafter is a city in Kern County, California, United States. It is located 18 miles (29 km) west-northwest of Bakersfield. The population was 19,953 at the 2020 census, up from 16,988 at the 2010 census. The city is located along State Route 43. Suburbs of Shafter include Myricks Corner, North Shafter, Smith Corner, and Thomas Lane.
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- Median household income
- $71,215
- Median home value
- $335,800
- Median rent
- $1,253/mo
- Median age
- 28.1
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Shafter had 19,953 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,953 |
|---|---|
| Density | 516 per sq mi (199 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shafter at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,953 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.70 sq mi (100.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4794° N, 119.2013° W |
| ZIP code | 93263 |
| Official website | shafter.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671106 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shafter
- Cherokee Strip3.5 mi W
- Mexican Colony3.9 mi W
- Smith Corner4.3 mi W
- Rosedale6.3 mi S
- Greenacres8.1 mi SE
- Stebbins8.1 mi SW
- Oildale10.2 mi E
- Olde Stockdale11.4 mi SE
- Wasco12.2 mi NW
- Old Stine12.6 mi SE
- Bakersfield12.7 mi SE
- McFarland13.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Shafter
What county is Shafter in?
Shafter is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Shafter, CA?
19,953 people lived in Shafter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shafter, CA?
The ZIP code of Shafter is 93263.
What is the elevation of Shafter?
348 feet (106 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shafter?
Cherokee Strip (3.5 mi), Mexican Colony (3.9 mi), Smith Corner (4.3 mi), Rosedale (6.3 mi), Greenacres (8.1 mi).
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