Pioneer, Louisiana facts for kids
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Village of Pioneer
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Tubbs Rice Grain in Pioneer
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Location of Pioneer in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | West Carroll |
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| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 149 |
| • Density | 137.20/sq mi (53.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-60565 |
Pioneer is a small village located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 149 people lived there. It's a quiet place, covering just over one square mile of land.
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What is the History of Pioneer?
Not much is known about the very early days of Pioneer. However, it's thought that more people started moving to the area in the 1850s. This was likely because of steamboat traffic on Bayou Macon, a nearby waterway. Pioneer officially became a village in 1911.
Where is Pioneer Located?
Pioneer is found at coordinates 32.736730 degrees North and 91.434523 degrees West. The village covers a total area of 1.1 square miles (about 2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Pioneer?
The population of Pioneer has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 154 | — | |
| 1970 | 188 | 22.1% | |
| 1980 | 221 | 17.6% | |
| 1990 | 116 | −47.5% | |
| 2000 | 171 | 47.4% | |
| 2010 | 156 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 149 | −4.5% | |
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What is the Community Like?
In 2000, there were 171 people living in Pioneer, making up 65 households. About 27.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.63 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 29.2% were under 18 years old.
- 14.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 22.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.9% were 65 years or older.
The median age in the village was 30 years.
What About Schools in Pioneer?
Public schools in West Carroll Parish are managed by the West Carroll Parish School Board. Pioneer used to have its own school, Pioneer Elementary School. However, this school closed after the 2006-2007 school year. This was part of a plan to combine schools across the parish.
After the closure, most students from Pioneer started going to Forest High School in the nearby village of Forest. A smaller group of about 55 students, who lived in the northeastern part of Pioneer's school zone, began attending Oak Grove High School in Oak Grove.
See also
In Spanish: Pioneer (Luisiana) para niños
