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Pioneer

Kentucky · 2,030 residents · 1.226 sq mi
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Pioneer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,538. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 525 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $143,000. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
2,030
−21%since 2000
from 2,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,656 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+28%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1178732K2K3K1990201020202024Pioneer
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,538
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,523
+26%since 2000
from $20,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,497)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(102)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,967)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(102)
Diversity Score
5
+26%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pioneer, Kentucky?

Pioneer, Kentucky has about 2,030 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pioneer, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pioneer, Kentucky earns about $56,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pioneer, Kentucky expensive?

In Pioneer, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $143,000, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Pioneer, Kentucky?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pioneer, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pioneer, Kentucky?

About 1.7% of people in Pioneer, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pioneer, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pioneer, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 900 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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