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Pembroke, NC

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Pembroke, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,822population

24.2median age

This community is a community of 2,822 with a median age of 24.2. The population is predominantly American Indian/Alaska Native (66.4%) with a significant Black community (17.5%). Median household income is $25,889. 83.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 30.9%, with a median home value of $129,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

American Indian/Alaska Native

66.4%1,875

Black

17.5%495

White

10.7%302

Two or More

3.2%91

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%33

Asian

0.5%15

Other

0.4%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%42

High School Diploma

32.5%433

Some College (<1 yr)

5%66

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%215

Associate's Degree

7.1%94

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%134

Master's Degree

6.5%87

Professional Degree

1.1%15

Doctorate

1.7%23

HS or Higher

83.3%

BA or Higher

19.5%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

$129,400median home value

$707median rent

30.9%homeownership

1,314total units

9.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 30.9%

Renter 69.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%32

$50K–$100K

25.1%92

$100K–$150K

25.9%95

$150K–$200K

16.6%61

$200K–$300K

14.7%54

$300K–$500K

9%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

264

$500–$750

155

$750–$1,000

200

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%46

2010–2019

13.5%177

2000–2009

14.8%194

1990–1999

11.6%153

1980–1989

8.9%117

1970–1979

19.3%253

1960–1969

9.7%127

1950–1959

8.4%111

1940–1949

5.6%73

1939 or earlier

4.8%63

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.5%1,017

Utility Gas

9.8%116

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%46

Wood

0.8%10

Household Economyi

$25,889median household income

$26,665per capita income

35.6%poverty rate

3.9%unemployment

888labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

27.4%326

$10K–$15K

9.8%117

$15K–$20K

6.2%74

$20K–$25K

4%48

$25K–$30K

8.5%101

$30K–$35K

6.3%75

$35K–$40K

4.5%54

$40K–$45K

7.1%84

$45K–$50K

0.7%8

$50K–$60K

5.3%63

$60K–$75K

1.4%17

$75K–$100K

6.6%78

$100K–$125K

5.2%62

$125K–$150K

2.1%25

$150K–$200K

1.9%23

$200K+

2.9%34

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

267

Residentsi

701

Avg. Tenant Renti

$318/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing212 homes98% occupied$316/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes83% occupied$336/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $25,889/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $8K/yr

77.4%

Very low income$8K–$13K/yr

17.2%

Low income$13K–$21K/yr

5.4%

Who Receives This Housing

84.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93.7% of subsidized households are minority

20.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

321.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

India

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

844

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

853

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

94(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured