Taft, California
Taft: city in Kern County, California, United States
About
Taft is a city located in the county of Kern in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,327. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,488 inhabitants.
The city was created 115 years ago in 1910.
Quick Facts about Taft
| Population | 8,488 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kern County |
| Postal code | 93268 |
| Phone Area Codes | 661 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1425,-119.4565 |
| Altitude | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Establishment | November 07, 1910 (115 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 16:13:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -9.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Taft is located at 35°8'33"N 119°27'23"W (35.1424700, -119.4565100).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Taft decreased by 9.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,327 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,285 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,922 | -4.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,926 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,887 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,466 | 6.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,357 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,386 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,381 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,272 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,488 | -9.24% | estimation process |
People born in Taft (13)
People born in Taft, including actress Jeanne Cooper, mathematician Ronald Graham, missionary Loren Cunningham, .
More notable people
- Tim Bright (athletics competitor) he was born in 28/07/1960
- Ryan Shuck (American singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer, producer, and entrepreneur) he was born in 11/04/1973
- Sam Andrew (American musician/singer/songwriter/composer/artist) he was born in 18/12/1941
- Benjamin Victor (American artist) he was born in 16/01/1979
- Chris Tuck (American politician) he was born in 09/07/1966
- Dennis Fimple (American actor (1940-2002)) he was born in 11/11/1940
- Tracy Rogers (American football player) he was born in 13/08/1967
- Bill Bagnall (American magazine editor) he was born in 27/03/1926
- Martin J. Bailey (American economist) he was born in 17/10/1927
- Murray Lee Eiland he was born in 09/09/1936
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Taft, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124113 | Taft College | Taft (CA) | 93268 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Taft, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFD | Bakersfield | 601 Truxtun Ave | RAIL |
| WAC | Wasco station | 700 G Street | RAIL |
| CPN | Carpinteria station | 475 Linden at Fifth Street | RAIL |
| SBA | Santa Barbara | 209 State Street | RAIL |
| GTA | Goleta station | 25 South La Patera Lane | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Taft.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ta Post Office | Taft (CA) | 93268 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Taft, Texas city in San Patricio County, Texas, United States with a population of 2,886 people.
- Taft, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 236 people.
- Taft, North Dakota township in Burleigh County, North Dakota with a population of 33 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 |
| Shafter | 20,739 | 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 |
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Indian Wells | 5,544 | Town in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Taft distances to largest California cities