Pioneer Junction, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pioneer Junction, Montana
|
|
|---|---|
 Pioneer Junction, Montana
Location in Montana
Pioneer Junction, Montana
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.52 sq mi (9.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.52 sq mi (9.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,438 ft (743 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 902 |
| • Density | 255.96/sq mi (98.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-57950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583833 |
Pioneer Junction is a small community in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government.
In 2020, about 902 people lived in Pioneer Junction. It is a quiet place located in the beautiful state of Montana.
Where is Pioneer Junction?
Pioneer Junction is in the southern part of Lincoln County. It is located right along U.S. Route 2, a major highway.
To the north of Pioneer Junction is another community called White Haven. The county seat, Libby, is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north. You can reach Libby by taking US 2.
If you travel east on US 2, you will find Kalispell. Kalispell is about 84 miles (135 km) away.
Land and Water
Pioneer Junction covers an area of about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the community itself.
The area is nestled between two creeks. Libby Creek is to the east. Big Cherry Creek is to the west and flows into Libby Creek.
Libby Creek flows north and eventually joins the Kootenai River near Libby. The Kootenai River is part of the larger Columbia River system. This means water from these creeks eventually makes its way to the Pacific Ocean.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Pioneer Junction has changed over time. Here is a quick look at the population:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 902 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the population was 959 people. By 2020, it had slightly decreased to 902 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census.
See also
- In Spanish: Pioneer Junction (Montana) para niños
