Pioneer, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pioneer
Census-designated place
Pioneer Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Amador County
Area
• Total	4.321 sq mi (11.190 km2)
• Land	4.321 sq mi (11.190 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation	2,986 ft (910 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,094
• Density	253.18/sq mi (97.77/km2)
ZIP code	95666
Area code	209
FIPS code	06-57330
GNIS feature IDs	230751, 2583116
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Pioneer is a small community in Amador County, California. It's a special kind of place called a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Pioneer is located in the mountains, about 5 miles (8 km) east of Pine Grove. It sits at a height of 2,986 feet (910 meters) above sea level, along State Route 88. In 2010, about 1,094 people lived there.

The old Pioneer Station, built around 1925, is in Pioneer. Many people thought it was a stop for the famous Pony Express, but that's not true! It was actually a general store where people could buy gas, water, and find places to camp. Today, the old Pioneer Station is a private home. Pioneer also got its own post office in 1947.

Who Lives in Pioneer?

In 2010, the census counted 1,094 people living in Pioneer. Most of the people, about 93%, were White. About 3% were Native American, and a small number were from other backgrounds. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The people in Pioneer live in about 475 homes. Many of these homes, about 54%, were lived in by married couples. About 23% of homes had children under 18 living there.

Age Groups in Pioneer

The population in Pioneer is spread out across different age groups:

• About 18% of the people were under 18 years old.
• About 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 16.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 36.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 24% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Pioneer was about 51 years old.

Fun Things to Do in Pioneer

The area around Pioneer is very beautiful, with many old pine and oak trees. There are also lakes where you can enjoy water sports and fishing.

Here are some cool places and activities:

• The Kirkwood Lake Tract is nearby.
• Mace Meadow Golf Course offers golf and a restaurant.
• You can enjoy a scenic drive along Highway 88.
• There are many outdoor activities like boating and fishing.
• Pioneer Park has tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, play structures, and a community center.
• You can visit the Pioneer Branch Library.
• Mollie Joyce Park has baseball fields and a disc golf course.

Pioneer's Weather

Pioneer has a special kind of weather called a "Mediterranean climate." This means it usually has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

See also

In Spanish: Pioneer (California) para niños