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Wilkerson, California
CDP
About Wilkerson
Wilkerson, CA is a small unincorporated community located in eastern California.
Officially, Wilkerson is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.73 square miles.
📰 Wilkerson News Today
- Update: Aug. 1 - 2.7 magnitude earthquake recorded near Wilkerson, CA Sacramento Bee · Aug 12
- Ramon Andrew WILKERSON The Press Democrat · Aug 4
- Bills aim to reduce cancer rates, make treatment affordable The Center Square · Apr 17
- Covered California policyholders are downgrading their plans as new enrollees plummet San Francisco Chronicle · Jan 20
- Logan Scott Wilkerson Obituary Jan 14, 2026 altogetherfuneral.com · Jan 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wilkerson Unique
- The only place in America named Wilkerson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wilkerson
- Bishop Creek Lodge Cafe — american
- Parchers Resort Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area5.73 sq mi
Coordinates37.2773, -118.3916