Pumpkin Center is a CDP located in Onslow County North Carolina. Pumpkin Center has a 2024 population of 2,139. Pumpkin Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually but its population has increased by 15.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,850 in 2020.
The average household income in Pumpkin Center is $69,849 with a poverty rate of 14.81%. The median age in Pumpkin Center is 32.8 years: 45.1 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pumpkin Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,689 | 78.52% |
| Black or African American | 391 | 18.18% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 778 | 2.76 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Married | 475 | 3.29 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Female | 152 | 2.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 134 | 1.28 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Male | 17 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
90.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 18.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 14.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 5.73% |
| High School Graduate | 401 | 28.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 4.66% |
| Some College | 340 | 24.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 872 | 782 | 202 |
| Black | 296 | 285 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 171 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 19 |
| Asian | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $44,327 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,851 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,268 | $63,750 | $28,487 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,345 | $49,330 | $43,735 |
| Some College | $44,067 | $0 | $44,296 |
$44,345
Average Earnings
$49,330
Average Male
$43,735
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.3% of Pumpkin Center residents speak only English, while 9.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 277 | 244 | 88.09% |
| White | 1,418 | 60 | 4.23% |
| Multiple | 46 | 14 | 30.43% |
14.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.11%
Male Poverty Rate
18.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pumpkin Center is Hispanic, with 88.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pumpkin Center is White, with 4.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.05% |
| High School | 3.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 3.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,486 | $68,603 |
| Households | $60,797 | $69,849 |
| Married Families | $65,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,181 | $68,013 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
302
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 166 |
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 21.83% |
| Black | 34 | 11.49% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 32.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.63%
Born in Pumpkin Center
94.19%
Native Born
5.81%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
4.88%
Naturalized
94.19% of Pumpkin Center residents were born in the United States, with 44.63% having been born in North Carolina. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,139 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 2,145 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 2,151 | 192 | 9.8% |
| 2021 | 1,959 | 109 | 5.89% |
| 2020 | 1,850 | 157 | 9.27% |
| 2019 | 1,693 | -15 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 1,708 | 230 | 15.56% |
| 2017 | 1,478 | -222 | -13.06% |
| 2016 | 1,700 | -169 | -9.04% |
| 2015 | 1,869 | -83 | -4.25% |
| 2014 | 1,952 | 131 | 7.19% |
| 2013 | 1,821 | -212 | -10.43% |
| 2012 | 2,033 | -204 | -9.12% |
| 2011 | 2,237 | 15 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 2,222 | 0 | 0% |