Pembroke, NC

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2021 Population
2,865
4.4% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
21.9
1.79% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
44%
1.07% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$22,273
2.24% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$108,700
22.4% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
769
3.39% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Pembroke, NC had a population of 2.87k people with a median age of 21.9 and a median household income of $22,273. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pembroke, NC declined from 2,997 to 2,865, a −4.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $21,786 to $22,273, a 2.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pembroke, NC are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (55.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (14.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.17%), and White (Hispanic) (0.803%).

None of the households in Pembroke, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Pembroke, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pembroke, NC are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (1,884 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Pembroke, NC was $108,700, and the homeownership rate was 29%.

Most people in Pembroke, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Pembroke, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Pembroke, NC is home to a population of 2.87k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.733% of Pembroke, NC residents were born outside of the country (21 people).

In 2021, there were 2.56 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.6k people) in Pembroke, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 624 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 428 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%
2021 Citizenship
98.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Pembroke, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pembroke, NC was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pembroke, NC
  1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    1.6k ± 335
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    624 ± 320
  3. White (Non-Hispanic)
    428 ± 198
1.85%
Hispanic Population
53 people

In 2021, there were 2.56 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.6k people) in Pembroke, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 624 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 428 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.85% of the people in Pembroke, NC are hispanic (53 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pembroke, NC as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    219,250 ± 11,374 people
  2. India
    77,157 ± 6,794 people
  3. Honduras
    37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.733%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
21 people
1.53%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
46 people

As of 2021, 0.733% of Pembroke, NC residents (21 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pembroke, NC was 1.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    25 ± 26
  2. Vietnam
    11 ± 22
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    8 ± 17

Pembroke, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Pembroke, NC employs 769 people. The largest industries in Pembroke, NC are Retail Trade (153 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (111 people), and Construction (83 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,375), Public Administration ($42,292), and Manufacturing ($41,667).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

769
2021 Value
± 151
−3.39%
1 Year decline
± 28.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pembroke, NC declined at a rate of −3.39%, from 796 employees to 769 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pembroke, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (110 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (81 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (78 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pembroke, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

769
2021 Value
± 151
−3.39%
1 Year decline
± 28.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pembroke, NC declined at a rate of −3.39%, from 796 employees to 769 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pembroke, NC, are Retail Trade (153 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (111 people), and Construction (83 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pembroke, NC, though some of these residents may live in Pembroke, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$28,676
Median earning men ± $6,163
$22,282
Median earning women ± $2,943

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,875), Manufacturing ($51,667), and Public Administration ($41,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,250), and Retail Trade ($21,786).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $53.7B
  2. $49.7B
  3. $44.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B
2020 Value in North Carolina
$926B
Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $32.8B
  2. $26.1B
  3. $18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Pembroke, NC awarded 1,884 degrees. The student population of Pembroke, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,934 male students and 5,384 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pembroke, NC are White (805 and 43.5%), followed by Black or African American (548 and 29.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (258 and 13.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (111 and 6%).

The largest universities in Pembroke, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (1,884 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pembroke, NC are General Business Administration & Management (391 and 20.8%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (159 and 8.44%), and Social Work (133 and 7.06%).

The median tuition cost in Pembroke, NC for a public four year colleges is $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Pembroke, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,318 (35.3% men and 64.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,318 students enrolled in Pembroke, NC, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,294 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 159 degrees awarded
  2. 146 degrees awarded
  3. 131 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pembroke, NC was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 159 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,884 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Pembroke with 1,884 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 610 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pembroke, NC, which is 0.479 times less than the 1,274 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 805 degrees mean that there were 1.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 548 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,495) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,505) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Pembroke, NC was $108,700 in 2021, which is 0.444 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $88,800 to $108,700, a 22.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Pembroke, NC is 29%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pembroke, NC have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pembroke, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$108,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$22,992
$230
Median Property Taxes
±$57

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pembroke, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pembroke, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

29%
Homeownership
2021
73.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 29% of the housing units in Pembroke, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 26.9%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9605.03
  2. Census Tract 9605.02

The following map shows all of the places in Pembroke, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$22,273
Median Household Income
± $1,981
792
Number of Households
± 128

In 2021, the median household income of the 792 households in Pembroke, NC grew to $22,273 from the previous year's value of $21,786.

The following chart displays the households in Pembroke, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pembroke, NC is from North Carolina.
0.47
2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (87.6%)
  2. Carpooled (4.62%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.4%)

In 2021, 87.6% of workers in Pembroke, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.62%) and those who worked at home (3.4%).

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Commute Time

16.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pembroke, NC have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.985% of the workforce in Pembroke, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pembroke, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pembroke, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pembroke, NC (918 out of 2.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pembroke, NC is Native American, followed by Black and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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89.1% of the population of Pembroke, NC has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 31.3% on Medicaid, 6.42% on Medicare, 8.47% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Robeson County, NC see 2375 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year (2441 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3513 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 473 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,375 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Robeson County, NC

Primary care physicians in Robeson County, NC see an average of 2,375 patients per year. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year (2,441 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Robeson County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.9% under 18 years, 38.6% between 18 and 34 years, 20.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.79% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.9%
Uninsured
41.6%
Employer Coverage
31.3%
Medicaid
6.42%
Medicare
8.47%
Non-Group
1.33%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pembroke, NC declined by 9.76% from 12% to 10.9%.

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