Pembina County
Pembina County, North Dakota
Cavalier, ND 58220
Phone: (701) 265-4275
Fax: (701) 265-4876
pembinacountynd.gov
In the northeast corner of ND; organized Jan 9, 1867 (prior to statehood) from Indian lands. Name Origin: From Ojibway Indian anepeminan 'high bush cranberries,' which grew abundantly in the area.
Area (sq mi):: 1121.74 (land 1118.75; water 2.99) Population per square mile: 7.20
Population 2005: 8,038 State rank: 17 Population change: 2000-20005 -6.40%; 1990-2000 -7.10% Population 2000: 8,585 (White 93.90%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 3.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 4.10%). Foreign born: 3.80%. Median age: 41.60
Income 2000: per capita $18,692; median household $36,430; Population below poverty level: 9.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $29,233-$30,600
Unemployment (2004): 8.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 3.00% Median travel time to work: 16.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 15.80%
See other counties in North Dakota.