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Pembina

North Dakota · 492 residents (2025 est.) · 0.807 sq mi
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Pembina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
625
−3%since 2000
from 642 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:492 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4665235816386951990201020202024Pembina
2024625
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,875
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,542
+110%since 2000
from $20,278 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+15%since 2010
from 0.327 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+17%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(619)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other10.9%(68)
Diversity Score30.5%(190)
Diversity Score
30
+394%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pembina, North Dakota?

Pembina, North Dakota has about 625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pembina, North Dakota?

The typical household in Pembina, North Dakota earns about $101,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pembina, North Dakota expensive?

In Pembina, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $136,200, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Pembina, North Dakota?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pembina, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pembina, North Dakota?

About 7.7% of people in Pembina, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pembina, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pembina, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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