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Pioneer

Kentucky · 2,671 residents · 1.226 sq mi
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Pioneer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $177,700. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
2,671
+5%since 2000
from 2,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,179 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+49%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1178732K2K3K1990201020202024Pioneer
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,461
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,485
+60%since 2000
from $20,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
10.5% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,430)
Black1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(60)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0.6%(15)
Diversity Score10.9%(291)
Diversity Score
11
+173%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pioneer, Kentucky?

Pioneer, Kentucky has about 2,671 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pioneer, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pioneer, Kentucky earns about $70,461 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 $177,700, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Pioneer, Kentucky?

About 20.0% 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 2.4% 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 1,541 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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

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