CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Pembina County

North Dakota · 6,844 residents · 1,118.535 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Pembina County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,910. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,741 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
6,844
−20%since 2000
from 8,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+13%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Pembina County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,910
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,430 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,096
+88%since 2000
from $18,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pembina County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(8,058)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(264)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(731)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(6,096)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(243)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other4.2%(287)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,403)
Segregation Score20.1%(1,376)
Diversity Score
20
+141%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Pembina County

Brown County
Pop 6,401
Schuyler County
Pop 6,657
Fremont County
Pop 6,522
Rio Blanco County
Pop 6,683
Places similar to Pembina County
Head to head

Compare Pembina County to nearby counties

PEMBINA COUNTY VS
Walsh County
Income$71,944+18%
Home value$132,700+44%
Population10,179+55%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PEMBINA COUNTY VS
Kittson County
Income$76,100+25%
Home value$134,800+47%
Population4,031−39%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PEMBINA COUNTY VS
Cavalier County
Income$69,531+14%
Home value$125,800+37%
Population3,497−47%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PEMBINA COUNTY VS
Grand Forks County
Income$68,075+12%
Home value$252,700+175%
Population74,501+1034%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Pembina County, North Dakota?

Pembina County, North Dakota has about 6,844 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pembina County, North Dakota earns about $60,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pembina County, North Dakota expensive?

In Pembina County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $92,000, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Pembina County, North Dakota?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pembina County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pembina County, North Dakota?

About 7.2% of people in Pembina County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pembina County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pembina County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,394 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

4 census tracts
Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9501
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 58220ZIP 58282ZIP 58225ZIP 58271ZIP 58265ZIP 58276ZIP 58222ZIP 58216ZIP 58241ZIP 58262ZIP 58238ZIP 58236
Up the hierarchy
All counties in North Dakota
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →