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Pembroke, NC
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
2,822
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
888
ZIP codes
0
Pembroke and its ZIP codes
Pembroke at a glance
- Pembroke is about 4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $25,889, 64% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,400 (55% below North Carolina) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for Pembroke, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pembroke, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,889
Poverty rate
39.1%
Median home value
$129,400
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
24.2
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (17), Mexican Americans (14), German Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Pembroke.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,214
37,260 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $8,222 per person
How people get to work
Pembroke, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pembroke, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
597
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
998
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pembroke, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.5%
U.S. 33.3% +14.2 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Pembroke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.9 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.3 |
| RaynhamTown | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| McDonaldTown | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| WakullaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| RaemonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.3 |
| MaxtonTown | 9.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Red SpringsTown | 9.6 mi | 3.5 |
| RowlandTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| RennertTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Barker Ten MileCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| LumbertonCity | 12 mi | 18.2 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| FairmontTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| St. PaulsTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pembroke, NC in?
- Pembroke is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Pembroke, NC?
- About 2,822 people live in Pembroke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pembroke?
- Nearby places include Prospect (4.3 mi), Elrod (5.3 mi), Raynham (7 mi), McDonald (8.6 mi), Wakulla (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023