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Pembroke

Virginia · 1,152 residents · 1.086 sq mi
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Pembroke has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,152
+2%since 2000
from 1,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,061 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+16%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9611K1K1K1K1990201020202024Pembroke
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,208
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,915
+62%since 2000
from $16,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,046)
Black6.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(196)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,026)
Black5.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score21.3%(246)
Diversity Score
21
+23%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pembroke, Virginia?

Pembroke, Virginia has about 1,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pembroke, Virginia?

The typical household in Pembroke, Virginia earns about $50,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pembroke, Virginia expensive?

In Pembroke, Virginia, the median home is worth about $102,700, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Pembroke, Virginia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pembroke, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pembroke, Virginia?

About 16.4% of people in Pembroke, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pembroke, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pembroke, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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