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Pembroke, KY


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Pembroke, Kentucky

Pembroke, Kentucky, in Christian county, is 17 miles N of Clarksville, Tennessee (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. Part of the surrounding Clarksville - Hopkinsville metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Pembroke is home to some 797 residents.

The People and Families of Pembroke

In Pembroke, about 50% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Approximately 35% of Pembroke is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Pembroke is very American.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pembroke had a median family income of $30,568.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Pembroke.

Pembroke Housing

According to the 2000 census, 54% of the housing in Pembroke was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Pembroke, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Pembroke, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Pembroke strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pembroke Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Pembroke Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Pembroke Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pembroke, KY

Comparing Pembroke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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