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CITY · 2010 ACS

Pioneer

California · 1,094 residents · 3.938 sq mi
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Pioneer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,294. Population has declined 11% since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $301,300. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,094
−11%vs 2011
vs 1,226 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
−11%vs 2011
vs 311 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.3
−11%vs 2011
vs 57.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,294
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,917 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,516
−11%vs 2011
vs $32,153 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.451 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services18.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $282,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−50.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
6.0
−9%vs 2011
vs 6.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(1,007)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.9%(219)
Diversity Score36.7%(450)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(984)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(52)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score14.1%(154)
Diversity Score
14
−62%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 26.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
Female
55.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pioneer, California?

Pioneer, California has about 1,094 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pioneer, California?

The typical household in Pioneer, California earns about $50,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pioneer, California expensive?

In Pioneer, California, the median home is worth about $301,300.

How educated are people in Pioneer, California?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pioneer, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pioneer, California?

About 3.6% of people in Pioneer, California live below the federal poverty line.

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