Pumpkin Center, California
Unincorporated community in California, United States
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Pumpkin Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California.[2] It is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southwest of downtown Bakersfield,[3] at an elevation of 351 feet (107 m).[2] As of the 2020 census, Pumpkin Center had a population of 421.[4]
Pumpkin Center, California | |
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  Pumpkin Center, California Location in California  Pumpkin Center, California Pumpkin Center, California (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 35°15′55.09″N 119°1′56.68″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.467 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.467 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 421 |
| • Density | 901/sq mi (348/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804427[2] |
Pumpkin Center is located at the intersection of State Route 99 (SR 99) and SR 119 (Taft Highway). On both Interstate 5 and SR 99, there is signage at the SR 119 exit directing travelers to Pumpkin Center.
"The White House" historical landmark was established in 1925. The landmark has four original trees that have grown taller than the buildings.
A post office opened in Pumpkin Center in 1945.[3]
Demographics
Pumpkin Center first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[23]
2020 Census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[22] | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 114 | 27.08% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2 | 0.48% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0.24% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 9 | 2.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 7 | 1.66% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 9 | 2.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 279 | 66.27% |
| Total | 421 | 100.00% |
