Checked
Pioneer, FL
Census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida.
Population
868
Land area
21.2sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
0
Pioneer and its ZIP codes
Pioneer at a glance
- Pioneer is 90% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,015, 14% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,500 (6% below Florida).
Housing and community stats
Pioneer, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,015
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$337,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
4.3%
Median age
60.3
Average commute
43.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (204), Irish Americans (61), Peruvian Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hendry County. PPP loans are for Pioneer.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,393
12,747 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,202
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$212M
FY 2026, $5,358 per person
How people get to work
Pioneer, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other14.9%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 43.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pioneer, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
216
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
657
4.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 49°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pioneer, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.0%
U.S. 11.1% +13.9 pts
Cities near Pioneer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonturaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 22.3 |
| Moore HavenCity | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Port LaBelleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.7 |
| LaBelleCity | 15 mi | 14.5 |
| HarlemCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| ClewistonCity | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| Fort DenaudCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 20.1 |
| Charleston ParkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| AlvaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 17.5 |
| ImmokaleeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 22.7 |
| Lake HarborCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| Lehigh AcresCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 92.7 |
| OlgaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pioneer, FL in?
- Pioneer is in Hendry County, Florida.
- What is the population of Pioneer, FL?
- About 868 people live in Pioneer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pioneer?
- Nearby places include Montura (9.8 mi), Moore Haven (9.9 mi), Port LaBelle (10 mi), LaBelle (15 mi), Harlem (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023