Pembina County, North Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pembina County, North Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pembina County, North Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pembina County, North Dakota. The estimated population of Pembina County, North Dakota is 6,912 people, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look at the total population in Pembina County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,912
+0.91%
-1.96%
2020
6,850
 -1.4% -
2019
6,947
 -0.98% -
2018
7,016
 -0.48% -
2017
7,050
 - -

Population of Pembina County, North Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.2%
91.6%
 -1.53%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Native
1.2%
2.3%
 -47.83%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.3%
 +15.15%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
2.2%
 +68.18%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pembina County, North Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 -3.99% 46.2 -3.14% 45.4 -4.02%
2020 47.6 -1.04% 47.7 +0.85% 47.3 -2.87%
2019 48.1 +0.42% 47.3 +1.94% 48.7 -0.2%
2018 47.9 -0.62% 46.4 -0.64% 48.8 -0.81%
2017 48.2 - 46.7 - 49.2 -

The median age of Pembina County, North Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 444 -8.52% 345 +16.32% 405 403
10 to 19 394 +19.98% 401 +3.39% 459 413
20 to 29 334 -0.49% 312 -14.47% 326 266
30 to 39 434 -8.04% 355 +2.85% 399 365
40 to 49 368 +3.52% 323 +3.24% 380 333
50 to 59 644 -32.14% 563 -21.5% 459 449
60 to 69 587 +2.55% 490 +3.7% 599 500
70+ 462 +22.01% 594 -1.06% 570 586

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pembina County, North Dakota is $61,795.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pembina County.

  • Under 25
    $53,333.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,558.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,088.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,450.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pembina County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pembina County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pembina County, North Dakota is currently $81,738.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.66% of households in Pembina County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pembina County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.68%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pembina County is $36,328.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pembina County by the total population of Pembina County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pembina County, North Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pembina County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pembina County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pembina County over the age of 16 is 5,617.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pembina County is 58.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 385 50.90% 1.70%
20 to 24 years 263 86.30% 17.40%
25 to 29 years 329 87.50% 4.80%
30 to 34 years 372 90.60% 11.00%
35 to 44 years 767 82.00% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 722 83.40% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 524 84.20% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 625 69.00% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 913 33.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 717 5.40% 2.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pembina County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,268 62.60% 4.10%
Black or African American 30 13.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 83 53.00% 0.00%
Asian 28 53.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 199 66.80% 0.80%
Hispanic or Latino 178 72.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,134 62.20% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pembina County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pembina County is 3,310, with median earnings of $43,097.00.

Women in Pembina County, North Dakota earning approximately 63.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,310 $43,097.00
Male 1,819 $50,453.00
Female 1,491 $32,071.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 447 $83,021.00
Business and Financial 132 $47,045.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $67,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $42,344.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $52,250.00
Community and Social Service 45 $28,688.00
Legal 8 $103,333.00
Educational and Library 207 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $49,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 152 $50,000.00
Healthcare Support 149 $31,306.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $29,453.00
Law Enforcement 83 $102,679.00
Food Preparation and Serving 109 $14,609.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 87 $18,125.00
Personal Care and Service 66 $16,750.00
Sales 272 $37,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 436 $34,600.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $42,250.00
Construction and Extraction 209 $50,313.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 89 $49,338.00
Production 315 $43,516.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $44,167.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 346 $91,250.00 101 $44,514.00
Business and Financial 82 $47,500.00 50 $46,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $51,250.00 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $42,344.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $91,250.00 12 $18,750.00
Community and Social Service 9 $24,688.00 36 $28,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 8 $103,333.00
Educational and Library 47 $49,926.00 160 $37,708.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $59,063.00 16 $48,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $65,833.00 138 $49,643.00
Healthcare Support 12 $23,750.00 137 $31,306.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $29,609.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $105,000.00 15 $83,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 6 $0.00 103 $14,453.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $28,750.00 31 $13,393.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 57 $17,125.00
Sales 137 $60,855.00 135 $28,906.00
Office and Administrative Support 85 $39,375.00 351 $33,967.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $42,000.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 204 $49,773.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 87 $49,485.00 2 $0.00
Production 222 $44,063.00 93 $41,406.00
Transportation and Material Moving 203 $45,781.00 9 $28,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,941 households in Pembina County, with an average household size of 2.28 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,804 families in Pembina County with an average family size of 2.97 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,522 99 183 1,137
Average Household Size 3.07 3.59 2.46 1.09
Total Families 1,522 99 183 0
Average Household Size 3.01 3.31 2.43 0

Poverty

Of the 1,804 families in Pembina County, 5.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pembina County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,549 housing units in Pembina County, North Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,941 82.87%
Vacant 608 17.13%

17.05% of the total 3,549 housing units in Pembina County are rental units. This is approximately 605 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,162 are occupied by the owner - or 60.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pembina County is $623.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pembina County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    174
  • Less than $500
    123
  • $500 to $999
    413
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pembina County is $102,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pembina County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    350
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    706
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    422
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    247
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    328
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    76
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pembina County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pembina County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    578
  • 1940 to 1949
    220
  • 1950 to 1959
    592
  • 1960 to 1969
    397
  • 1970 to 1979
    853
  • 1980 to 1989
    419
  • 1990 to 1999
    355
  • 2000 to 2009
    85
  • 2010 to 2013
    50
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pembina County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    58
  • 1 vehicle available
    802
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,109
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    972

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pembina County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pembina County that commute to work in a particular way.

18.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pembina County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    513
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    681
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    333
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    382
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    303
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    219
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    241
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    95
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    105
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    166
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    49
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Pembina County, North Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Pembina County, North Dakota

We have data for 24 places in Pembina County, North Dakota. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.