Pembine, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 269, Pembine's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pembine is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Marinette County. The total population is 269. It ranks as the 649th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pembine is 43.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. With 36.4% of the population under 18, Pembine has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pembine is $31,378. This is 60% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.3%. This is 121% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pembine, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $57,600. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Pembine is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pembine has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.8% of all residents.

Education

5.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pembine, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.