Pembroke, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,823 Population 888/sq mi density
$22,940 Median Income $16,314 per capita
$114,700 Home Value $149,942 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
776 Violent Crime/100K 8,075 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$22,940 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
776 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pembroke, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,940
69% below
$16,314 per capita
Home Value
$114,700
59% below
Zillow: $149,942
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
776/100K
104% above
8,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.7%
58% above
26.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Pembroke Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pembroke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
31%
Home Value
41%
Rent
60%
Poverty
241%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
204%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pembroke a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pembroke residents earn a median household income of $22,940 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,314. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,176 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pembroke is $114,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,942. Median rent is $700/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Pembroke reports 776 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,075/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Pembroke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pembroke has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,823
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,940
Per Capita$16,314
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$5,045M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

B+
Home Value$114,700
Rent$700
Ownership29.4%
Zillow$149,942
Housing Units1,155
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent776/100K
Property8,075/100K

Health

Obesity50.7%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking26.5%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death18,938/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation169 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Pembroke was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.