The City of Shafter is a California municipal corporation. Shafter was founded in 1913, incorporated January 19, 1938 and established Charter City status June 6, 1995. Located in Kern County, California's Central Valley, Shafter is a strong community that is committed to its citizens and business residents. Shafter is home to 18,000 residents and is the population center of California. Find out more about Shafter at: http://www.facebook.com/CityOfShafter The official Shafter Facebook Page http://www.shafterlearning.com All about the Shafter Learning Center http://www.shafterconnect.com Information on the ShafterConnect fiber optic network