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Pembroke, NC


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Pembroke, North Carolina

Pembroke, North Carolina, in Robeson county, is 31 miles SW of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 81 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is home to some 2,399 residents.

The People and Families of Pembroke

In Pembroke, about 33% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Pembroke than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pembroke had a median family income of $21,218. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Pembroke.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pembroke. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Pembroke Housing

According to the 2000 census, 38% of the housing in Pembroke was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Pembroke.

Commuting

In Pembroke, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pembroke Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Pembroke College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Pembroke, NC

Comparing Pembroke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (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 Population1010
Racial Diversity51
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11
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