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Pioneer, Louisiana

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Population in 2022: 150 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.3%
 
Males: 47  (31.7%)
Females: 103  (68.3%)
Median resident age:

28.9 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip code: 71266

Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,358 (it was $17,614 in 2000)
Pioneer:

$72,358
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,460 (it was $9,842 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $87,035 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Pioneer:

$87,035
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $80,594; detached houses: $82,922; mobile homes: $83,874

Median gross rent in 2022: $760.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pioneer: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.3%
(4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.9% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Pioneer, LA (2022)
    • 43489.9%White alone
    • 285.8%Black alone
    • 81.7%Hispanic
    • 51.0%American Indian alone
    • 10.2%Asian alone
    • 10.2%Two or more races



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Pioneer, Louisiana as of May 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pioneer is 16 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (4.5%), American (2.3%), English (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 105 feet

Land area: 1.09 square miles.

Population density: 138 people per square mile   (very low).

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1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.2%
Louisiana:

4.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Pioneer village:

0.7% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (41.5 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (137.4 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (311.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Forest, LA (2.0 miles ),
Oak Grove, LA (3.0 miles ),
Epps, LA (3.1 miles ),
Lake Providence, LA (3.9 miles ),
Bonita, LA (4.3 miles ),
Kilbourne, LA (4.4 miles ),
Delhi, LA (4.4 miles ),
Mer Rouge, LA (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 32.74 N, Longitude: 91.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

Distribution of median household income in Pioneer, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Pioneer, LA in 2022

Pioneer satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.7%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +43 (+33.6%).
Most common industries in Pioneer, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.8%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (13.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (11.1%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.9%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (28.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (20.0%)
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Food (8.0%)
  • Wood products (8.0%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (30.0%)
  • Educational services (15.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (15.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (15.0%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Pioneer, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (15.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (20.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.0%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (12.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (12.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (8.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (35.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.0%)
  • Bus drivers (15.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10.0%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Pioneer, Louisiana

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Tornado activity:

Pioneer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 115% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.8 miles away from the Pioneer village center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.3 miles away from the village center killed 58 people and injured 795 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pioneer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 280% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 210.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 180.4 miles away from Pioneer center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 174.1 miles away from Pioneer center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 361.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 176.2 miles away from Pioneer center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 182.9 miles away from Pioneer center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in West Carroll Parish (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Freezes: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pioneer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pioneer:

  • EAST CARROLL COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL MEM. HOSPITAL HOME (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • CARROLL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • FMCNA - OAK GROVE (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 13 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pioneer:

  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 39 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,168)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 40 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • Alcorn State University (about 62 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 63 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • Hinds Community College (about 69 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
  • Mississippi College (about 71 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 73 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ward 2 Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

West Carroll Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

67.9%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pioneer:

Marital status in Pioneer, LA
  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 70.4%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 1.5%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

For population 25 years and over in Pioneer:

  • High school or higher: 96.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pioneer, LA (based on West Carroll Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,10838
Black Protestant5734
Mainline Protestant3745
Catholic1401
Other-1
None2,409-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
West Carroll Parish:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
West Carroll Parish:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.9%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
West Carroll Parish:

29.7%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
West Carroll Parish:

13.3%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.8%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.7%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.5
State:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.1%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.1%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Pioneer:

6.6
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.8%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
This city:

52.8%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Pioneer:

84.4%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pioneer, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$500$6,0000$0
Other and Unallocable 1$2,870$34,4400$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,971
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$3,314
Totals for Government 2$3,370$20,2207$6,286

Pioneer government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $211,000 ($1406.67)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $58,000 ($386.67)
    Central Staff Services: $49,000 ($326.67)
    Regular Highways: $28,000 ($186.67)
    Sewerage: $24,000 ($160.00)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $17,000 ($113.33)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($13.33)

Pioneer government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $22,000 ($146.67)
    Other: $7,000 ($46.67)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $211,000 ($1406.67)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $115,000 ($766.67)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($13.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($80.00)
  • Tax - Other License: $17,000 ($113.33)

Pioneer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000 ($266.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pioneer:

  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pioneer:

  • KWCL-FM (96.7 FM; OAK GROVE, LA; Owner: KWCL-FM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLPL-FM (92.7 FM; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KNOE-FM (101.9 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KGGM (93.5 FM; DELHI, LA; Owner: K.T. ENTERPRISES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pioneer:

  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K26EV (Channel 26; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • K24EO (Channel 24; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: DON RAYBURN, JR.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 98ft / 29.8mTotal length
  • $636,000Total costs
  • 10,562Total average daily traffic
  • 1,376Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,335Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Pioneer, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pioneer, LA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Pioneer)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • La Hwy 17 2.5 Mi S (Lat: 32.707639 Lon: -91.445389), Call Sign: KKM440,
    Assigned Frequencies: 49.0600 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2002, Expiration Date: 01/07/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/02/2009, Registrant: Southern Natural Gas Company, 569 Brookwood Village Suite 501, Birmingham, AL 35209, Phone: (205) 325-7328, Fax: (205) 325-3730, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, W Side Of Sr 17 2.5 Mi S (Lat: 32.707611 Lon: -91.445389), Overall height: 132.6 m, Call Sign: WNET811,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1955.00 MHz, 1975.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/1998, Expiration Date: 01/14/2008, Cancellation Date: 07/09/1999, Phone: (404) 841-2064

  • PIONEER RUS, 5967 Broadway St (Lat: 32.735528 Lon: -91.434639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQTG375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 01/23/2024, Expiration Date: 01/28/2034, Certifier: Brad Warden, Registrant: Skyrider Communications, LLC, 308 Pine Street, West Monroe, LA 71291, Phone: (318) 654-8127, Fax: (888) 704-9344, Email:

  • LA-PIONEER-CN-1, 3609 La-588 (Lat: 32.735528 Lon: -91.434639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRZU544,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 12/12/2023, Expiration Date: 12/12/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KI5OOI, Licensee ID: L02427573, Grant Date: 03/09/2021, Expiration Date: 03/09/2031, Certifier: Byron Thornton, Registrant: Byron Thornton, 1224 Bible Rd, Pioneer, LA 71266



FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Pioneer)
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pioneer, LA
  • 72.2%Electricity
  • 25.9%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pioneer, LA
  • 65.1%Electricity
  • 18.6%Utility gas
  • 15.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Wood


Pioneer compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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