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Pioneer

California · 1,066 residents · 3.938 sq mi
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Pioneer is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,140. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 320 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $279,300. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,066
−23%since 2019
from 1,386 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
271 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 352 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+29%since 2019
from 44.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9521K1K1K1K201020202024Pioneer
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,140
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,610 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,603
+43%since 2019
from $30,393 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $274,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $939 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
10.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−23%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,097)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(192)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(91)
Diversity Score43.8%(606)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(863)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(109)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other7.2%(77)
Diversity Score39.6%(422)
Diversity Score
40
−9%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.7 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 43.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 29.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Female
47.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pioneer, California?

Pioneer, California has about 1,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pioneer, California?

The typical household in Pioneer, California earns about $96,140 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 $279,300, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Pioneer, California?

About 15.0% 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 11.1% of people in Pioneer, California live below the federal poverty line.

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