Pembroke, NC

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2023 Population

2,823

0.318% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

24.8

3.33% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

43.7%

7.33% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$22,940

0.723% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$114,700

2.32% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

860

3.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Pembroke, NC had a population of 2.82k people with a median age of 24.8 and a median household income of $22,940. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Pembroke, NC declined from 2,832 to 2,823, a −0.318% decrease and its median household income declined from $23,107 to $22,940, a −0.723% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pembroke, NC are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (68.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.673%).

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.

98.9% of the residents in Pembroke, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pembroke, NC are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2,181 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Pembroke, NC was $114,700, and the homeownership rate was 29.4%.

Most people in Pembroke, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Pembroke, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Pembroke, NC is home to a population of 2.82k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.24% of Pembroke, NC residents were born outside of the country (35 people).

In 2023, there were 4.89 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.94k people) in Pembroke, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 397 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 307 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Pembroke, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Pembroke, NC was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pembroke, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pembroke, NC

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.94k ± 174
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
397 ± 128
White (Non-Hispanic)
307 ± 91

1.45%

Hispanic Population

41 people

1.45% of the people in Pembroke, NC are hispanic (41 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

1.24%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

35 people

0.918%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

26 people

As of 2023, 1.24% of Pembroke, NC residents (35 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pembroke, NC was 0.918%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pembroke, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
29 ± 29
Vietnam
24 ± 29
Gulf War (2001-)
21 ± 33

Pembroke, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pembroke, NC employs 860 people. The largest industries in Pembroke, NC are Retail Trade (133 people), Educational Services (114 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (93 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,591), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,818), and Transportation & Warehousing ($66,818).

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.

Employment

Occupations

860

2023 Value

± 167

3.37%

1 Year growth

± 26.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Pembroke, NC grew at a rate of 3.37%, from 832 employees to 860 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pembroke, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (95 people), Sales & Related Occupations (93 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (79 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pembroke, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

860

2023 Value

± 167

3.37%

1 Year growth

± 26.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Pembroke, NC grew at a rate of 3.37%, from 832 employees to 860 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pembroke, NC, are Retail Trade (133 people), Educational Services (114 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (93 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,696

Median earning men ± $8,172

$27,917

Median earning women ± $6,983

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,438), Construction ($44,821), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,750), Public Administration ($34,438), and Manufacturing ($33,281).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Pembroke, NC awarded 2,181 degrees. The student population of Pembroke, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,608 male students and 5,022 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pembroke, NC are White (935 and 43.4%), followed by Black or African American (612 and 28.4%), American Indian or Alaska Native (231 and 10.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (183 and 8.49%).

The largest universities in Pembroke, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2,181 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pembroke, NC are General Business Administration & Management (666 and 30.5%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (209 and 9.58%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (146 and 6.69%).

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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Pembroke, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,630 (34.2% men and 65.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,630 students enrolled in Pembroke, NC, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,918 records, of which 65.5% were women and 34.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
209 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
198 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
146 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pembroke, NC was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 209 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pembroke, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,181 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Pembroke with 2,181 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 699 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pembroke, NC, which is 0.472 times less than the 1,482 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 935 degrees mean that there were 1.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 612 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,571) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pembroke, NC was $114,700 in 2023, which is 0.378 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $112,100 to $114,700, a 2.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Pembroke, NC is 29.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Pembroke, NC have an average commute time of 19.9 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.

Housing

Property

$114,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$14,339

$348

Median Property Taxes

±$79

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.

Rent vs Own

29.4%

Homeownership

2023

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 29.4% of the housing units in Pembroke, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 28.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pembroke, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9605.03
Census Tract 9605.02

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$22,940

Median Household Income

± $6,733

1.18k

Number of Households

± 164

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.18k households in Pembroke, NC declined from $22,940 from the previous year's value of $23,107.

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.

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.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.6%)
Carpooled (5.91%)
Worked At Home (5.67%)

In 2023, 84.6% of workers in Pembroke, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.91%) and those who worked at home (5.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pembroke, NC have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.752% of the workforce in Pembroke, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pembroke, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

43.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pembroke, NC (1.13k out of 2.59k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90% of the population of Pembroke, NC has health coverage, with 29% on employee plans, 37.9% on Medicaid, 9.33% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.53% 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.

Coverage

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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 36.1% between 18 and 34 years, 22.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.99%

Uninsured

29%

Employer Coverage

37.9%

Medicaid

9.33%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pembroke, NC declined by 23.6% from 13.1% to 9.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pembroke, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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