Pumpkin Center, North Carolina facts for kids
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Pumpkin Center, North Carolina
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Location of Pumpkin Center, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Onslow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,855 |
| • Density | 1,464.09/sq mi (565.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28546
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-54160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403454 |
Pumpkin Center is a small community located in Onslow County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government. The government counts people living there for official records.
In 2020, about 1,855 people lived in Pumpkin Center. It's also part of the larger Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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About the Area
Pumpkin Center is located in the state of North Carolina. It's in Onslow County. The community is part of the United States.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pumpkin Center covers a total area of about 1.27 square miles (3.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People of Pumpkin Center
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| 2020 | 1,855 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,228 people living in Pumpkin Center. These people lived in 734 households, and 609 of those were families. The community had about 1,641 people per square mile.
Many different groups of people live in Pumpkin Center. In 2000, most residents were White (about 69%), followed by African American (about 19%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 6.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Family Life
Many families in Pumpkin Center have children. In 2000, about 42% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.3 people.
Age Groups
The people in Pumpkin Center are of different ages. In 2000, about 31% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up about 29% of the population. About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old, and about 8% were 65 or older. The average age in Pumpkin Center was 33 years old.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Pumpkin Center was about $42,730 per year. For families, the average income was similar, around $42,443. The average income for each person in the community was about $16,144. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line, which means they had lower incomes.
See also
In Spanish: Pumpkin Center (Carolina del Norte) para niños
