Pembina County

As of the latest available data, Pembina County, North Dakota has a population of approximately 6,844. The racial composition is primarily White (94.9%), with smaller percentages of Native American (2.2%), Asian (0.3%), African American (0.2%), and other races. The median age is 47.7 years. The average household size is 2.15, and the median household income is around $58,068. The county covers an area of 1,119 square miles, with a population density of about 6.1 people per square mile.

As of the latest data, Pembina County, ND, has a median home value of approximately $105,000. The median monthly rent is around $650. The homeownership rate stands at about 75.4%, while 24.6% of housing units are rental properties. The vacancy rate for housing units is roughly 15%. Housing types predominantly include single-family homes, with a smaller proportion of apartments and mobile homes. The average household size in the county is 2.3 people. Property taxes average near 1.0% of the home’s value annually.

*Note: Values are based on recent estimates and may vary.

Pembina County, ND, conducts elections for various positions, including county commissioners, sheriff, treasurer, and other local offices. For the most recent election (2022), key races included:

1. County Commission

   • District 1: Candidate A: 1,200 votes, Candidate B: 800 votes
   • District 2: Candidate C: 1,100 votes, Candidate D: 1,050 votes

2. Sheriff:

   • Incumbent: Sheriff John Doe: 1,500 votes
   • Challenger: Jane Smith: 1,300 votes

3. Treasurer:

   • Incumbent: Treasurer Samantha Ray: 1,600 votes
   • Challenger: Michael Brown: 1,200 votes

These numbers are illustrations. For accurate, up-to-date information, you should refer to the Pembina County official website or contact the county elections office directly.

Pembina County, ND, exhibits educational attainment as follows: approximately 92.1% of residents aged 25 and over have at least a high school diploma, while 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Comparatively, the national average for high school graduates is about 88%, and for bachelor's degree holders, it's around 33.1%. On the state level, North Dakota reports about 92.6% of residents with a high school diploma and 30.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

This indicates that Pembina County is slightly above the national average for high school completion but below both the national and state averages in terms of higher education attainment. These figures highlight the educational disparities where Pembina County excels in basic education but lags behind in advanced degrees compared to broader averages.

As of the most recent data, Pembina County, ND has a labor force participation rate of approximately 60%, which is below the national average of around 63%. The unemployment rate in Pembina County is roughly 3.4%, compared to the national average of 3.7% and the North Dakota state average of 2.4%.

Top industries in Pembina County include agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade. Agriculture is particularly significant, with a considerable portion of the workforce employed in farming and related activities. Manufacturing also plays a key role, especially in food production and machinery. Retail trade supports the local economy, though to a lesser extent than agriculture and manufacturing.

In comparison, the national employment structure is more diversified, with significant employment in professional services, healthcare, and technology sectors, industries that have a smaller presence in Pembina County.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Pembina County, ND is approximately $56,000. For comparison, the median household income for the entire state of North Dakota is around $63,837, while the national median income stands at about $68,703.

Here’s a quick statistics table for clarity:

These values illustrate that Pembina County's median household income is below both the state and national averages.

As of the most recent data, Pembina County, ND generally experiences low crime rates compared to national averages. The crime statistics are as follows:

Note: These numbers represent annual incidents and are subject to change as new data becomes available. Pembina County sees a relatively low incidence of violent crimes, with property crimes being more frequent but still below national averages.