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Arvin, California

City · Population 19,661 · #299 in California
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Arvin, California

Arvin is a city in Kern County, California, United States. Arvin is located 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 449 feet (137 m).

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About Arvin

Arvin, CA is a close-knit town located in southeastern California, home to 19,661 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Arvin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.82 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,079 residents per square mile.

What Makes Arvin Unique

  • The only place in America named Arvin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 19,661.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arvin

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Arvin

  • Arvin High
  • Bear Mountain Elementary
  • Di Giorgio Elementary
  • El Camino Real Elementary
  • Grow Academy Arvin
  • Haven Drive Middle
  • Sierra Vista Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)19,661
Rank in state#299 of 482
Land area4.82 sq mi
Density4,079/sq mi
Coordinates35.1944, -118.8306

🗺️ Map of Arvin