Taft
City in Kern County, California
Taft is a city in Kern County, California, with 8,546 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Taft, 1.9 miles W.
- 8,546residents (2020 Census)
- 955 ftelevation · 291 m
- 15.3 sq miland area · 39.6 km²
- 560 / sq mipopulation density
- 93268ZIP code
About Taft
Taft (formerly Moron, Moro, and Siding Number Two) is a city in the foothills at the extreme southwestern edge of the San Joaquin Valley, in Kern County, California, United States. Taft is located 32 miles (51 km) west-southwest of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 955 feet (291 m). The population was 8,546 at the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.3 square miles (39.6 km2).
It was named for President William Howard Taft in 1909.
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- Median household income
- $72,772
- Median home value
- $252,600
- Median rent
- $1,069/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Taft had 8,546 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,546 |
|---|---|
| Density | 560 per sq mi (216 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taft at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,546 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.27 sq mi (39.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1267° N, 119.4242° W |
| ZIP code | 93268 |
| Official website | cityoftaft.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0677574 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taft
- South Taft1.9 mi W
- Taft Heights2.7 mi W
- Ford City3.3 mi NW
- Maricopa5.3 mi S
- Valley Acres5.7 mi N
- Dustin Acres6.8 mi NE
- Fellows7.8 mi NW
- Tupman12.5 mi N
- Derby Acres13.0 mi NW
- McKittrick16.4 mi NW
- Cuyama17.3 mi SW
- New Cuyama19.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Taft
What county is Taft in?
Taft is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Taft, CA?
8,546 people lived in Taft at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taft, CA?
The ZIP code of Taft is 93268.
What is the elevation of Taft?
955 feet (291 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taft?
South Taft (1.9 mi), Taft Heights (2.7 mi), Ford City (3.3 mi), Maricopa (5.3 mi), Valley Acres (5.7 mi).
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