Wasco
City in Kern County, California
Wasco is a city in Kern County, California, with 27,047 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 328 ft (100 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McFarland, 9.1 miles NE.
- 27,047residents (2020 Census)
- 328 ftelevation · 100 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.3 km²
- 2,881 / sq mipopulation density
- 93280ZIP code
About Wasco
Wasco (formerly Dewey and Deweyville) is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Kern County, California, United States. Wasco is located 24 miles (39 km) northwest of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 328 feet (100 m). The population was 27,047 at the 2020 census, up from 25,545 at the 2010 census.
Wasco is the headquarters of the Tejon Indian Tribe of California, a federally recognized tribe of Kitanemuk, Yokuts, and Chumash Indigenous people of California.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wasco weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Wasco
All 24 webcams near Wasco ›Living in Wasco
- Median household income
- $51,727
- Median home value
- $273,600
- Median rent
- $1,089/mo
- Median age
- 30.6
Do you know Wasco? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Wasco special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Wasco
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Wasco Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Wasco, CA population
Wasco had 27,047 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,047 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,881 per sq mi (1,112 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wasco at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,047 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.39 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5938° N, 119.3671° W |
| ZIP code | 93280 |
| Official website | ci.wasco.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0683542 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wasco
- McFarland9.1 mi NE
- Smith Corner9.4 mi SE
- Mexican Colony10.2 mi SE
- Cherokee Strip10.4 mi SE
- Shafter12.2 mi SE
- Delano13.3 mi NE
- Stebbins13.3 mi S
- Buttonwillow13.4 mi S
- Rosedale16.8 mi SE
- Jovista17.1 mi NE
- Lost Hills17.7 mi W
- Allensworth17.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wasco
What county is Wasco in?
Wasco is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Wasco, CA?
27,047 people lived in Wasco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wasco, CA?
The ZIP code of Wasco is 93280.
What is the elevation of Wasco?
328 feet (100 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wasco?
McFarland (9.1 mi), Smith Corner (9.4 mi), Mexican Colony (10.2 mi), Cherokee Strip (10.4 mi), Shafter (12.2 mi).
Last updated: