Pioneer, California




Census-designated place in California, United States





























































Pioneer
Census-designated place


Pioneer is located in California

Pioneer

Pioneer



Location in California

Coordinates: 38°25′55″N 120°34′19″W / 38.43194°N 120.57194°W / 38.43194; -120.57194Coordinates: 38°25′55″N 120°34′19″W / 38.43194°N 120.57194°W / 38.43194; -120.57194
Country
 United States
State
 California
County Amador County
Area
[1]

 • 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]

 2,986 ft (910 m)
Population
(2010)

 • Total 1,094
 • Density 250/sq mi (98/km2)
ZIP code
95666
Area code 209

FIPS code		 06-57330

GNIS feature IDs
230751, 2583116

U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pioneer, California, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pioneer, California

Pioneer is a census-designated place[3] in Amador County, California. It is located 5 miles (8.0 km) east-northeast of Pine Grove,[4] at an elevation of 2986 feet (910 m), along State Route 88. The community is in ZIP code 95666 and area code 209. The population was 1,094 at the 2010 census.


Pioneer Station, built approximately 1925, is located in Pioneer however, it was never a Pony Express stop, a popular fallacy. It was a general store selling gas and water and offering camping sites. The old Pioneer Station still stands and is currently a private residence.


A post office opened in Pioneer in 1947.[4]




Contents






  • 1 Demographics


  • 2 Government


  • 3 Points of interest


  • 4 Climate


  • 5 See also


  • 6 References





Demographics


The 2010 United States Census[5] reported that Pioneer had a population of 1,094. The population density was 253.2 people per square mile (97.8/km²). The racial makeup of Pioneer was 1,017 (93.0%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 34 (3.1%) Native American, 1 (0.1%) Asian, 2 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 12 (1.1%) from other races, and 28 (2.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 52 persons (4.8%).


The Census reported that 1,094 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.


There were 475 households, out of which 111 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 255 (53.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 30 (6.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 34 (7.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 25 (5.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 132 households (27.8%) were made up of individuals and 67 (14.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30. There were 319 families (67.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.76.


The population was spread out with 197 people (18.0%) under the age of 18, 55 people (5.0%) aged 18 to 24, 180 people (16.5%) aged 25 to 44, 400 people (36.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 262 people (23.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.


There were 600 housing units at an average density of 138.9 per square mile (53.6/km²), of which 475 were occupied, of which 394 (82.9%) were owner-occupied, and 81 (17.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.9%. 866 people (79.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 228 people (20.8%) lived in rental housing units.



Government


In the California State Legislature, Pioneer is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Republican Andreas Borgeas,[6] and the 5th Assembly District, represented by Republican Frank Bigelow.[7]


In the United States House of Representatives, Pioneer is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Republican Tom McClintock.[8]



Points of interest




Hwy 88 Pioneer CA Snow Storm


The scenery and environment around Pioneer includes a number of centuries-old tall pine trees and oak trees, as well as lakes for water sports and fishing.[citation needed]



  • The Kirkwood Lake Tract is located near here.

  • Mace Meadow Golf Course - golf and restaurant

  • Scenic Hwy 88 drive

  • Outdoor Activities - boating, fishing

  • Pioneer Park - tennis, basketball, baseball/softball, play structures, community center, etc.

  • Pioneer Branch Library



Climate


Area has a Köppen Climate Classification of Csb, which is a dry-summer subtropical climate often referred to as "Mediterranean".[9]






































































Climate data for Pioneer, California
Month
 Jan
 Feb
 Mar
 Apr
 May
 Jun
 Jul
 Aug
 Sep
 Oct
 Nov
 Dec
 Year
Average high °C (°F)
 11
(52)
 13
(56)
 14
(58)
 18
(64)
 22
(71)
 26
(79)
 31
(87)
 31
(87)
 28
(82)
 23
(73)
 16
(61)
 12
(53)
 21
(69)
Average low °C (°F)
 1
(34)
 2
(35)
 2
(36)
 4
(40)
 8
(46)
 12
(53)
 16
(60)
 15
(59)
 13
(55)
 9
(48)
 4
(40)
 2
(35)
 7
(45)
Average precipitation mm (inches)
 210
(8.3)
 170
(6.7)
 180
(7)
 99
(3.9)
 51
(2)
 20
(0.8)
 5.1
(0.2)
 7.6
(0.3)
 25
(1)
 64
(2.5)
 150
(6)
 170
(6.8)
 1,150
(45.3)
Source: Weatherbase [10]



See also


  • California State Route 88


References





  1. ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ "Pioneer". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 19, 2015.


  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pioneer, California


  4. ^ ab Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 538. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.


  5. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Pioneer CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.


  6. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 18, 2013.


  7. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 18, 2013.


  8. ^ "California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved February 28, 2013.


  9. ^ Climate Summary for Pioneer, California


  10. ^
    "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013.
    Retrieved on August 21, 2013.










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