Pembroke, NC

Census Place

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2022 Population
2,832
1.15% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
24
9.59% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
40.7%
7.49% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$23,107
3.74% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$112,100
3.13% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
832
8.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Pembroke, NC had a population of 2.83k people with a median age of 24 and a median household income of $23,107. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Pembroke, NC declined from 2,865 to 2,832, a −1.15% decrease and its median household income grew from $22,273 to $23,107, a 3.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pembroke, NC are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (64%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.41%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.53%).

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.

99.2% of the residents in Pembroke, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pembroke, NC are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2,049 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Pembroke, NC was $112,100, and the homeownership rate was 28.4%.

Most people in Pembroke, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Pembroke, NC was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Pembroke, NC is home to a population of 2.83k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.918% of Pembroke, NC residents were born outside of the country (26 people).

In 2022, there were 3.26 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.81k people) in Pembroke, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 556 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 297 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.2%
2022 Citizenship
99.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Pembroke, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Pembroke, NC was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pembroke, NC
  1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    1.81k ± 306
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    556 ± 326
  3. White (Non-Hispanic)
    297 ± 72
1.17%
Hispanic Population
33 people

In 2022, there were 3.26 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.81k people) in Pembroke, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 556 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 297 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.17% of the people in Pembroke, NC are hispanic (33 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    214,508 ± 11,254 people
  2. India
    79,868 ± 6,912 people
  3. Honduras
    39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.918%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
26 people
0.733%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
21 people

As of 2022, 0.918% of Pembroke, NC residents (26 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pembroke, NC was 0.733%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    28 ± 25
  2. Vietnam
    18 ± 27
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    10 ± 18

Pembroke, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Pembroke, NC employs 832 people. The largest industries in Pembroke, NC are Retail Trade (143 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (113 people), and Educational Services (86 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,125), and Transportation & Warehousing ($44,125).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

832
2022 Value
± 156
8.19%
1 Year growth
± 25.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pembroke, NC grew at a rate of 8.19%, from 769 employees to 832 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pembroke, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (98 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (95 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (82 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

832
2022 Value
± 156
8.19%
1 Year growth
± 25.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pembroke, NC grew at a rate of 8.19%, from 769 employees to 832 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pembroke, NC, are Retail Trade (143 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (113 people), and Educational Services (86 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

$36,161
Median earning men ± $4,524
$26,875
Median earning women ± $5,133

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,125), Manufacturing ($45,568), and Construction ($43,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,375), Public Administration ($32,434), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($26,875).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

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Civics

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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Education

In 2022, universities in Pembroke, NC awarded 2,049 degrees. The student population of Pembroke, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,678 male students and 4,988 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pembroke, NC are White (890 and 44.5%), followed by Black or African American (569 and 28.4%), American Indian or Alaska Native (224 and 11.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (145 and 7.24%).

The largest universities in Pembroke, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2,049 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pembroke, NC are General Business Administration & Management (578 and 28.2%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (179 and 8.74%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (150 and 7.32%).

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
Measure

In 2022 in Pembroke, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,666 (34.9% men and 65.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,666 students enrolled in Pembroke, NC, 34.9% men and 65.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,000 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pembroke, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 189 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,049 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Pembroke with 2,049 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 684 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pembroke, NC, which is 0.501 times less than the 1,365 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 890 degrees mean that there were 1.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 569 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 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,495) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Pembroke, NC was $112,100 in 2022, which is 0.398 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $108,700 to $112,100, a 3.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Pembroke, NC is 28.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Pembroke, NC have an average commute time of 19.4 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

$112,100
Median Property Value 2022
±$10,422
$295
Median Property Taxes
±$71

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.

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Rent vs Own

28.4%
Homeownership
2022
73.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 28.4% of the housing units in Pembroke, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 29%.

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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

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Household Income

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$23,107
Median Household Income
± $3,323
1.04k
Number of Households
± 150

In 2022, the median household income of the 1.04k households in Pembroke, NC grew to $23,107 from the previous year's value of $22,273.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pembroke, NC is from North Carolina.
0.47
2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2022
  1. Drove Alone (84.9%)
  2. Carpooled (7.94%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.05%)

In 2022, 84.9% of workers in Pembroke, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.94%) and those who worked at home (3.05%).

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Commute Time

19.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pembroke, NC have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% 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

40.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pembroke, NC (955 out of 2.35k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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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Health

86.9% of the population of Pembroke, NC has health coverage, with 35.9% on employee plans, 31.1% on Medicaid, 8.81% on Medicare, 9.8% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Robeson County, NC see 2321 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.27% decrease from the previous year (2375 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3144 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 385 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,321 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Robeson County, NC

Primary care physicians in Robeson County, NC see an average of 2,321 patients per year. This represents a 2.27% decrease from the previous year (2,375 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.5% under 18 years, 36.4% between 18 and 34 years, 23.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.1%
Uninsured
35.9%
Employer Coverage
31.1%
Medicaid
8.81%
Medicare
9.8%
Non-Group
1.24%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pembroke, NC grew by 20.3% from 10.9% to 13.1%.

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