Pembina County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, Pembina County has a population of 6,727 residents and a median age of 45.5 years, making it the #2,754 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.2%. The median home value is $119,200, and the median household income is $68,393, which is 9% below the national median.
Demographics
Pembina County has a population of 6,727, making it the #2,754 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Pembina County is $68,393, ranking #1,310 out of 3,222 counties — 9.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
The median home value in Pembina County is $119,200 (-57.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $684/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Pembina County, 24.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 27.1% below the national average, ranking #1,287 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Pembina County is 77.7 years. 15.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.3% of adults in Pembina County smoke , 34.3% are obese , and 23.9% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
8.4% of children in Pembina County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 8.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Pembina County is 62.7%. The mean commute time is 18.3 min, which is 33.9% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Pembina County voted Republican with a margin of 53.3%. The vote was 22.8% Dem / 76.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Pembina County, North Dakota
Pembina County, North Dakota has a total population of 6,727, making it the 2,754th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pembina County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pembina County is $68,393, which ranks #1,310 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Pembina County is $119,200, 57.7% below the national median. Renters in Pembina County pay a median gross rent of $684 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pembina County, 24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.
Pembina County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%).
All data for Pembina County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.