Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi: City in California
About
Tehachapi is a city located in the county of Kern in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,414. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,746 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Tehachapi
| Population : | 12,746 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Kern County |
| Postal code : | 93561 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 661 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.97% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.03% |
| Altitude : | 13,025 feet / 3970 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 00:44:04 (24th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -13.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tehachapi is located at 35°7'56"N 118°26'56"W (35.1321900, -118.4489700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Tehachapi
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tehachapi decreased by 13.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,414 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,332 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,827 | -3.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,289 | -4.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,227 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,004 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,471 | -4.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,565 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,399 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,011 | 4.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,746 | -2.08% | estimation process |
People born in Tehachapi (4)
People born in Tehachapi, including art directors John Meehan, football player Chris Denman, American-football player Bob Bronzan, .
List
- Boo Johnson (American skateboarder) he was born in 01/01/1993
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tehachapi, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEH | Tehachapi, California | Westside of Mullbery Street | BUS |
| MOJ | Mojave, California | 15900 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| LCS | Lancaster, California | 44812 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| BFD | Bakersfield | 601 Truxtun Ave | RAIL |
| PMD | Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California | 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive - Bus Bay 2E | BUS |
Post offices near Tehachapi
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tehacha Post Office | Tehachapi (CA) | 93561 |
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 |
| 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
Tehachapi distances to largest California cities
