Pembina County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pembina County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 6,787. It is the 19th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pembina County is 45.5 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pembina County is $66,884. This is 12% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $116,600. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Pembina County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pembina County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.