Pioneer, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pioneer, Iowa
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Pioneer, June 2012
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Location of Pioneer, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Humboldt |
| Discontinued | August 12, 2020 |
| Named for | Pioneers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
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| • Total | 4 |
| • Density | 64.7/sq mi (25.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50541
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-62985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460180 |
Pioneer is a small place in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government.
In 2020, only 4 people lived in Pioneer, according to the 2020 census. That same year, the people living there decided that Pioneer should no longer be a recognized town.
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Where is Pioneer Located?
Pioneer is located in the state of Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 42°39′16″N 94°23′27″W / 42.65444°N 94.39083°W.
The total area of Pioneer is very small, about 0.16 square kilometers (0.06 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers.
How Many People Lived Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 92 | — | |
| 1920 | 84 | −8.7% | |
| 1930 | 98 | 16.7% | |
| 1940 | 129 | 31.6% | |
| 1950 | 83 | −35.7% | |
| 1960 | 76 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 56 | −26.3% | |
| 1980 | 40 | −28.6% | |
| 1990 | 46 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 21 | −54.3% | |
| 2010 | 23 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 4 | −82.6% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Pioneer changed a lot. In 1940, it had its largest population with 129 residents. By 2020, the population had become very small, with only 4 people.
Life in Pioneer in 2010
In 2010, there were 23 people living in Pioneer. These people lived in 8 different homes. Most of the people living there were white.
About a quarter of the homes had children under 18 living in them. Most homes were made up of married couples. The average age of people in Pioneer was about 38.5 years old.
Roads and Water
Pioneer is located close to Humboldt County Route C49. This road is about 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) west of US Route 169.
The community gets its water from a well owned by the county. In 2020, this water system served three homes and a large grain storage facility called Pro Cooperative.
Schools in the Area
Children living in Pioneer attend schools that are part of the Gilmore City–Bradgate Community School District.
Famous People from Pioneer
- Merle J. Isaac (1898–1996) was born near Pioneer. He was a talented person who arranged and composed music.
See also
In Spanish: Pioneer (Iowa) para niños
