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Pembina, ND
City in Pembina County, North Dakota.
Population
625
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
775
ZIP codes
0
Pembina and its ZIP codes
Pembina at a glance
- Pembina is about 68 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $101,875 a year, 33% more than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,200 (45% below North Dakota) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Pembina, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pembina, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,875
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$136,200
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
8.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (157), Irish Americans (136), Norwegian Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pembina County. PPP loans are for Pembina.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, +2.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,917
3,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,020
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $18,633 per person
How people get to work
Pembina, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 8.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pembina, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
75
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -5°F
22.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pembina, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Pembina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent, MNCity | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| Humboldt, MNCity | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| BathgateCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| NecheCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HamiltonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Hallock, MNCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| CavalierCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Lancaster, MNCity | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| St. ThomasCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| Kennedy, MNCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| Canton City (Hensel)City | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| DraytonCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pembina, ND in?
- Pembina is in Pembina County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Pembina, ND?
- About 625 people live in Pembina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pembina?
- Nearby places include St. Vincent, MN (0.9 mi), Humboldt, MN (7.6 mi), Bathgate (12 mi), Neche (14 mi), Hamilton (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023