Pumpkin Center, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pumpkin Center, California had a total population of 220, the 1364th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Pumpkin Center Quick Facts
How Pumpkin Center Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 511 | 220 | -56.9% |
How Pumpkin Center Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Pumpkin Center Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Kern County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 411,986 | $80,540 | 16.3% | $371,700 |
| Delano | 51,679 | $67,010 | 16.0% | $301,900 |
| Oildale | 34,687 | $51,298 | 25.2% | $238,800 |
| East Niles | 28,532 | $55,124 | 28.7% | $251,500 |
| Ridgecrest | 28,225 | $89,250 | 12.5% | $253,900 |
| Wasco | 26,558 | $51,727 | 18.4% | $273,600 |
| Rosamond | 21,473 | $79,386 | 17.1% | $352,600 |
| Shafter | 21,193 | $71,215 | 20.7% | $335,800 |
| Arvin | 19,539 | $49,183 | 34.6% | $262,700 |
| Rosedale | 18,877 | $135,966 | 6.4% | $608,900 |
Cities Similar to Pumpkin Center
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 218 | N/A | $783,300 | 77.9% | 29.4% |
| Fiddletown | 223 | $80,893 | $377,300 | 37.6% | 8.1% |
| San Simeon | 217 | $54,625 | $442,900 | 19.7% | 6.5% |
| Moskowite Corner | 225 | $145,326 | $614,600 | 26.6% | 3.6% |
| Bear Valley (Mariposa County) | 214 | N/A | $584,800 | 10.4% | 20.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 220, Pumpkin Center's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Pumpkin Center is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 220. It ranks as the 1364th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pumpkin Center is 20.4 years. This is 46% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Pumpkin Center. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pumpkin Center, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Pumpkin Center was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Pumpkin Center was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 0.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Pumpkin Center, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pumpkin Center, California?
Pumpkin Center, California has a population of 220 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pumpkin Center, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Pumpkin Center — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Pumpkin Center, CA?
The ACS sample for Pumpkin Center recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Pumpkin Center, California?
Pumpkin Center's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Pumpkin Center, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pumpkin Center — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Pumpkin Center, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Pumpkin Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.