Town · Massachusetts
Pembroke, Massachusetts
Pembroke, town, in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Pembroke had 18,492 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,361 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,382 (±25). GEOID 2502352630.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,492
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,361 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,382 ±25
Median household income
$146,285
±$16,854 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$586,500
±$27,892 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$2,464
±$753 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Pembroke and what county is it in?
Pembroke is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It covers 21.8 square miles of land, 843 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Pembroke: North Pembroke (CDP, 3,490 in 2020).
Pembroke is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pembroke, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,492 people lived in Pembroke on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 18,361 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,382 (±25).
| Measure | Pembroke | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,382±25 | 535,075 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,900±326 | 203,141 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.12 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,143±345 | 218,096 | no clear change |
Pembroke's population since 2000
From 16,927 in 2000 to 18,492 in 2025: up 9.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pembroke as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pembroke?
The median resident of Pembroke is 45.5 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.2%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pembroke | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5±3.3 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±1.7 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±2.4 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 49.4%±1.9 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.0%±1.6 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±1.3 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±1.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±1.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1%±1.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6%±1.4 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.7%±5.0 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6%±3.0 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.9%±2.2 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pembroke earn?
Half of Pembroke's 6,900 households earn less than $146,285 a year (±$16,854), against $114,201 in Plymouth County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 the median was $127,875 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,410 after inflation. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pembroke | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $146,285±$16,854 | $114,201 | +$18,410 |
| Mean household income | $166,228±$10,990 | $151,136 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,681±$4,434 | $57,650 | +$8,318 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0%±1.2 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4%±2.2 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0%±1.3 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±2.7 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pembroke?
Owners occupy 90.1% of Pembroke's occupied homes and renters 9.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $586,500 by its owner (±$27,892). The median renter pays $2,464 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pembroke | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $586,500±$27,892 | $556,000 | +$96,192 |
| Median gross rent | $2,464±$753 | $1,747 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1%±14.6 pts | 45.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,852±$272 | $2,799 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.1%±3.0 pts | 77.6% | +5.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.9%±3.0 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 7,143±345 | 218,096 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±5.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.4%±3.5 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4%±2.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5%±2.7 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pembroke building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Pembroke in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pembroke work and get to work?
68.1% of Pembroke's workers drive alone and 21.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Pembroke | Plymouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7%±3.1 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±1.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1%±5.1 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±3.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.2%±5.8 pts | 16.2% | +16.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.5 min±2.9 | 32.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pembroke?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Pembroke (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $104,826 (Tract 5081.02) to $193,313 (Tract 5081.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5081.01Plymouth County | 7,304 | $193,313 |
| Tract 5082Plymouth County | 6,387 | $155,345 |
| Tract 5081.02Plymouth County | 4,691 | $104,826 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pembroke) · Census block assignment files
How does Pembroke compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pembroke is the 648th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 39th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Pembroke ranks 91st of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 39th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 201st | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 225th | 461 |
| Median household income | 91st | 453 |
| Per capita income | 164th | 460 |
| Median home value | 186th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 26th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 269th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 246th | 459 |
| Median age | 206th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64th | 460 |
| Work from home | 154th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 84th | 459 |
Pembroke's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Pembroke with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pembroke?
14 of the 57 figures for Pembroke on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pembroke are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.