Pembroke Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Pembroke. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:295 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Pembroke Population

Total Population (2021)

14,364

Total Population (2016)

13,882

Population Growth

+3.5% (+482)

Growth Rank

#409 of 688Same geo level

Male

46.8%6,730

Female

53.2%7,640

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.881

Average Age

45.9

Median Age

46.4

Age Rank

#517 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

685(4.8%)

5–9

650(4.5%)

10–14

690(4.8%)

15–19

665(4.6%)

20–24

795(5.5%)

25–29

985(6.9%)

30–34

925(6.4%)

35–39

855(6.0%)

40–44

710(4.9%)

45–49

680(4.7%)

50–54

750(5.2%)

55–59

1,055(7.3%)

60–64

1,105(7.7%)

65–69

980(6.8%)

70–74

890(6.2%)

75–79

680(4.7%)

80–84

540(3.8%)

85+

725(5.0%)

Pembroke Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.1

Total Private Dwellings

6,888

Occupied Private Dwellings

6,542

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,500 (38.2%)

2 Persons

2,315 (35.4%)

3 Persons

870 (13.3%)

4 Persons

545 (8.3%)

5+ Persons

315 (4.8%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,040(15.9%)

Couples without children

1,635(25.0%)

One-parent families

745(11.4%)

One-person households

2,505(38.3%)

Multigenerational

110(1.7%)

Multiple-family

20(0.3%)

Pembroke Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$67,400After tax

Median Household Income

$57,200After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$39,120After tax

Median Individual Income

$34,000After tax

Income Rank

#614 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

73.6%

Employment Income

55.3%

Government Transfers

26.4%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

745(6.6%)

$10k–$20k

1,630(14.5%)

$20k–$30k

2,050(18.2%)

$30k–$40k

1,710(15.2%)

$40k–$50k

1,340(11.9%)

$50k–$60k

1,070(9.5%)

$60k–$70k

860(7.6%)

$70k–$80k

580(5.2%)

$80k–$90k

350(3.1%)

$90k–$100k

265(2.4%)

$100k+

650(5.8%)

Pembroke Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

46.4%

Unemployment Rate

12.4%

Total Labour Force

6,160

Employed

5,395

Unemployed

765

Not in Labour Force

5,455

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

16.5%

Children (0–17)

19.3%

Adults (18–64)

15.3%

Seniors (65+)

17.5%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3180 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.279

Pembroke Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

11,950 (85.8%)

French Only

35 (0.3%)

English & French

1,915 (13.7%)

Neither

20 (0.1%)

Mother Tongue

English

12,365 (88.8%)

French

830 (6.0%)

Non-official languages

470 (3.4%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

12,365(88.8%)

French

830(6.0%)

Cantonese

50(0.4%)

Spanish

45(0.3%)

Polish

25(0.2%)

Gujarati

25(0.2%)

Tagalog

20(0.1%)

Mandarin

20(0.1%)

Greek

20(0.1%)

Arabic

15(0.1%)

Pembroke Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

3,780(57.8%)

Semi-detached

510(7.8%)

Row house

300(4.6%)

Duplex

230(3.5%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

1,690(25.8%)

Other attached

25(0.4%)

Community snapshot

About Pembroke

Pembroke is a city in Renfrew County, Ontario, on the Ottawa River in the Upper Ottawa Valley. A historic downtown, riverfront parks, and a long role as a lumber and service centre for the valley define the place. Highways 17 and 41 meet near the city. About 14,000 people live in Pembroke.

Known for

Ottawa River city in the Upper Ottawa Valley
Historic downtown and waterfront
Lumber and valley service-town heritage
Renfrew County regional centre
Highways 17 and 41 junction community

See & do

Pembroke waterfront / Champlain Trail
Riverwalks and Ottawa River views.
Downtown Pembroke
Heritage shops and civic buildings.
Pembroke Marina
Boat access and summer harbour activity.
Municipal marina parks and Centennial Park
Green space along the river.
Ottawa Valley drives
Scenic roads toward Petawawa and the valley hinterland.

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