Pembroke, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pembroke, Virginia
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The former Pembroke School on U.S. Route 460
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 Pembroke, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Pembroke, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Pembroke, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Giles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,128 |
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1,081 |
| • Density | 995.40/sq mi (384.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24136
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-61336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1497081 |
Pembroke (pronounced /ˈpɪmbrʊk/ or PIM-bruuk) is a small town in Giles County, Virginia, United States. In 2010, about 1,128 people lived there. It is part of the larger Blacksburg–Christiansburg metropolitan area.
Pembroke is famous for the Mountain Lake Lodge. This lodge was a filming location for the popular movie Dirty Dancing.
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History of Pembroke
Pembroke was first settled in the mid-1750s. It is located along the New River, an old and important waterway. The town got its name in 1845. The postmaster, John Lybrook, chose the name after reading it in a book, possibly a play by William Shakespeare.
Pembroke is also home to a very special library. It is the smallest library in Virginia! This historic building used to be a stop for stagecoaches and a post office a long time ago.
Where is Pembroke Located?
Pembroke is located at 37°19′19″N 80°38′11″W / 37.32194°N 80.63639°W. This means it's in the southwestern part of Virginia.
The town covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,010 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,038 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,095 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,302 | 18.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,064 | −18.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,134 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,128 | −0.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,081 | −4.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,134 people living in Pembroke. These people lived in 491 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 317 of these households were families.
The town had about 1,027 people per square mile. This tells us how crowded an area is. Most people living in Pembroke were White (about 92.59%). A smaller number were African American (about 6.79%).
About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.31 people. The average family had about 2.89 people.
The median age in Pembroke was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17% of the population was 65 years or older.
Climate in Pembroke
Pembroke has a climate where the temperatures don't change too much between hot and cold. It also gets enough rain throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pembroke has a "Cfb" climate. This is also known as a marine west coast climate. It means the weather is generally mild and moist.
See also
In Spanish: Pembroke (Virginia) para niños
