Pumpkin Center, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Pumpkin Center is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,753. Residents earn $62,684 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,753 Population 1,380/sq mi density
$62,684 Median Income $27,273 per capita
$170,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,684 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,300 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,684
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,300
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.9%
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Pumpkin Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,753
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,684
Per Capita$27,273
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$12,502M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation37 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+91.9%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Libraries4

Is Pumpkin Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pumpkin Center receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pumpkin Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pumpkin Center is $62,684, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pumpkin Center is $170,300, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Pumpkin Center enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pumpkin Center has a population of 1,753 with a density of 1,380 people per square mile. The median age is 32.3 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.5%), with 13.3% Black.

Population

1,753
Total Population
1,380
People / sq mi
32.3yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42%
Female 58%

Race & Ethnicity

Pumpkin Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.7%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pumpkin Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pumpkin Center is $62,684, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Pumpkin Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,684
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,273
Avg Weekly Wage$902
IRS Avg AGI$58,912

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,377
County GDP$12,502M

Business (County)

Restaurants418
Healthcare300
Retail570
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,811
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Pumpkin Center is $170,300, 40% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,300
40% below US avg
Median List Price$215,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$215,000
$/Sq Ft$184
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,811
9% above US avg
Effective Rate2.24%
In Pumpkin Center, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pumpkin Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Checkup Rate79.5%
Premature Death10,505/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access56.4%
Healthcare Facilities300

Crime Rates: Pumpkin Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Safety Score

Pumpkin Center has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.9 inches
55% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation37 ft (11 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,380/sq mi
Coordinates34.7860°N, 77.3642°W
County FIPS37133
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.5%
D 31.5%

Winner: Republican by 35.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.9%
44% below US avg
High School+91.9%
School Test Score5.46
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,380/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities300
Restaurants418
Retail Stores570

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Work from Home10.3%

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