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Pumpkin Center, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
220
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
471
ZIP codes
0
Pumpkin Center and its ZIP codes
Pumpkin Center at a glance
- Pumpkin Center is 87% denser than California as a whole.
Local data for Pumpkin Center, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Pumpkin Center.
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,737
347,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pumpkin Center, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,501
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
2,955
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 39°F
6.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pumpkin Center, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Pumpkin Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenfieldCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Rexland AcresCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Old RiverCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| El AdobeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| Benton ParkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Old StineCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Casa LomaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Olde StockdaleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Fuller AcresCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WeedpatchCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Potomac ParkCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| BakersfieldCity | 8.4 mi | 150.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pumpkin Center, CA in?
- Pumpkin Center is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of Pumpkin Center, CA?
- About 220 people live in Pumpkin Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pumpkin Center?
- Nearby places include Greenfield (1.3 mi), Rexland Acres (3.3 mi), Lakeside (3.4 mi), Old River (4.1 mi), El Adobe (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023