Pumpkin Center, California
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 / 35.2653028°N 119.0324111°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 |
Pumpkin Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California. It is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southwest of downtown Bakersfield, at an elevation of 351 feet (107 m). As of the 2020 census, Pumpkin Center had a population of 421.
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.