Pembina County, North Dakota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 8585 people, 3535 households, and 2365 families residing in the county. The population density was 7.7 people per square mile (2.97/kmē), giving it the 16th most densely populated county among the North Dakota. There were 4115 housing units at an average density of 3.7 per square mile (1.43/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.38 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males. The July 2008 population estimate is 7419, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 95.65% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 2.01% American Indian, 0.27% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, and 1.68% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $36430, it would be the ninth highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The median income for a family in the county was $45338, making it the eighth highest county by median family income in North Dakota. The per capita income for the county was $18692, making it the third highest county by per capita income in North Dakota.
In 2000, 1954 pupils and students, of which 49.8% are male and 50.2% are female, 22.76% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.09% nursery or pri school, 5.27% kindergarten, 51.07% elementary school, 32.4% high school and 5.17% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathgate City | Pembina County | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0 | 66 | 206.2 | 13593 | 36250 |
| 2 | Canton City City | Pembina County | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0 | 42 | 288.1 | 21511 | 31250 |
| 3 | Cavalier City | Pembina County | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0 | 1537 | 1938.1 | 19586 | 35667 |
| 4 | Crystal City | Pembina County | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0 | 167 | 256 | 18291 | 28571 |
| 5 | Drayton City | Pembina County | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0 | 913 | 1548.9 | 17211 | 37344 |
| 6 | Hamilton City | Pembina County | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0 | 73 | 224.4 | 28501 | 35625 |
| 7 | Mountain City | Pembina County | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0 | 133 | 978.4 | 12237 | 23750 |
| 8 | Neche City | Pembina County | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0 | 437 | 1248 | 23813 | 42500 |
| 9 | Pembina City | Pembina County | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0 | 642 | 843.1 | 20278 | 55536 |
| 10 | St. Thomas City | Pembina County | 1.06 | 1.06 | 0 | 447 | 421.7 | 18222 | 31094 |
| 11 | Walhalla City | Pembina County | 1.07 | 1.05 | 0.02 | 1057 | 1004.4 | 16894 | 31875 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8585 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8585 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8551 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8344 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8184 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8160 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8050 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7858 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7744 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7564 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7419 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 57 | 62 | 119 |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 49 | 103 |
| Elementary school | 502 | 496 | 998 |
| High school | 323 | 310 | 633 |
| College or graduate school | 37 | 64 | 101 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembina County, North Dakota | $36430 | $45338 | $18692 |
| North Dakota, United States | $34604 | $43654 | $17769 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |