Shafter, California
Shafter: City in Kern County, California, United States
About
Shafter is a city located in the county of Kern in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,988. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,739 inhabitants.
The city was created 88 years ago in 1938.
Quick Facts about Shafter
| Population | 20,739 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kern County |
| Postal code | 93263 |
| Phone Area Codes | 661 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5005,-119.2718 |
| Altitude | 348 feet / 106 meters |
| Establishment | January 20, 1938 (88 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 21:38:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 18.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 45℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Shafter is located at 35°30'2"N 119°16'18"W (35.5005100, -119.2717800).
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph....
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Shafter increased by 18.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,988 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,440 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,194 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,273 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,612 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,367 | 4.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,985 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,472 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,998 | 2.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,401 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,739 | 1.63% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Shafter
1State Of California Department Of Food And Agriculture
5100 Douglas Ave, Shafter, CA 93263, United States View details
Phone: +19166540462 | Website available
People born in Shafter (2)
People born in Shafter, including politician Dean Florez, businessperson Ruben F. Mettler, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shafter, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433420 | California Aeronautical University | Bakersfield (CA) | 93308 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shafter, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAC | Wasco station | 700 G Street | RAIL |
| BFD | Bakersfield | 601 Truxtun Ave | RAIL |
| COC | Corcoran station | 1099 Otis Ave. | RAIL |
| KTC | Kettleman City, California | 3300 Hubert Way | BUS |
| TEH | Tehachapi, California | Westside of Mullbery Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Shafter.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shafter Post Office | Shafter (CA) | 93263 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Shafter, Illinois township in Fayette County, Illinois with a population of 478 people.
Other cities in Kern County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kern County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 385,725 | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. |
| Delano | 53,041 | A city in Kern County, California. |
| Oildale | 32,684 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Ridgecrest | 29,135 | City in California |
| Wasco | 28,734 | City in California |
| Arvin | 21,757 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Rosamond | 18,150 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Greenfield | 17,644 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Lamont | 15,120 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| California City | 14,198 | City in Kern County, California |
| Tehachapi | 12,746 | City in California |
| McFarland | 12,482 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 | Census designated place |
| Taft | 8,488 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Indian Wells | 5,544 | Town in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Shafter distances to largest California cities