About Randsburg CDP, California
Randsburg CDP, California is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. The population was 1,731 at the 2010 census, up from 1,658 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Bakersfield–Delano Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town began as a mining camp after gold was discovered in 1869. Randsburg was named after one of its founders, William Rand. By 1873, the town had a population of over 1,000 and was the largest mining camp in Southern California. The mines produced over $20 million in gold by the time they closed in 1942.
The town has a history of earthquakes, with several significant tremors occurring in 1895, 1915, and 1952. Despite this, Randsburg has remained a popular tourist destination due to its well-preserved Old West appearance.