Pioneer, Iowa

Pioneer is a small city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 23 at the 2010 census. The city plans to unincorporate in 2020.[4]

Pioneer, Iowa
City
Location of Pioneer, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°39′16″N 94°23′27″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Humboldt
Area [1]
• Total	0.06 sq mi (0.16 km^2)
• Land	0.06 sq mi (0.16 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,184 ft (361 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	23
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	22
• Density	343.75/sq mi (133.67/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50541
Area code(s)	515
FIPS code	19-62985
GNIS feature ID	0460180

Geography

Pioneer is located at 42°39′16″N 94°23′27″W (42.654422, -94.390775).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1910	92	—
1920	84	−8.7%
1930	98	+16.7%
1940	129	+31.6%
1950	83	−35.7%
1960	76	−8.4%
1970	56	−26.3%
1980	40	−28.6%
1990	46	+15.0%
2000	21	−54.3%
2010	23	+9.5%
2019	22	−4.3%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 23 people, 8 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 383.3 inhabitants per square mile (148.0/km²). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 150.0 per square mile (57.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White and 4.3% African American.

There were 8 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.5% male and 43.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 21 people, 10 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 333.1 people per square mile (135.1/km²). There were 11 housing units at an average density of 174.5 per square mile (70.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 10 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 40.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 19.0% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 162.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,079. There are 28.6% of families living below the poverty line and 50.0% of the population, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Government

Pioneer has a mayor and three city council members, which meet monthly. The only city employee is the part-time city clerk. Though it has lowered its tax rate, city coffers remain at "about $150,000".[9]

Infrastructure

Major highways

Pioneer is located just off Humboldt County Route C49, approximately 8.5 miles (13.7 km) west of US Route 169.[10]

Utilities

Water service is provided by a city-owned well and water distribution system. As of 2020, the system had three residential customers and the Pro Cooperative grain elevator.[4]

Education

It is within the Gilmore City–Bradgate Community School District.[11]

Notable person

• Merle J. Isaac (1898–1996), arranger and composer

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. Thompson, Kent (January 9, 2020). "City of Pioneer at crossroads on well issue". The Humboldt Independent. Humboldt, Iowa: Humboldt Newspapers, Inc. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. Sutter, Joe (November 25, 2018). "What will happen to Pioneer?". The Messenger. Fort Dodge, Iowa: Ogden News, The Nutting Company. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
10. Systems Planning Bureau (January 1, 2019). "Highway and Transportation Map, Humboldt County, Iowa" (PDF). Iowa Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
11. "Gilmore City-Bradgate" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-27.