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Pelham

Alabama · 25,664 residents (2025 est.) · 38.737 sq mi
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Pelham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,094. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 58% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,827
+73%since 2000
from 14,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
641 / sq mi
+20%since 2009
from 534 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,664 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K17K22K26K1990201020202024Pelham
202425K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(1,421)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(1,557)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(1,835)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(1,675)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(1,097)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.7%(3,392)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(3,135)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(2,703)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(3,479)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(2,417)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(1,600)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(516)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,094
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,808 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,743
+79%since 2000
from $25,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+3%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,577
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(12,473)
Black4%(570)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(923)
Asian1.7%(240)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(16,691)
Black11.3%(2,796)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(3,456)
Asian3.1%(780)
Other4.4%(1,104)
Diversity Score
64
+61%since 2009
from 40 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.9%(1,723)
Puerto Rican2.1%(514)
Chilean1%(260)
Colombian0.7%(171)
Cuban0.5%(119)
Salvadoran0.3%(63)
Honduran0.2%(43)
Spaniard0.1%(30)
Panamanian0.1%(23)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.9%(460)
Asian Indian0.6%(150)
Pakistani0.4%(92)
Chinese0.3%(72)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0%(12)
Ancestry
English14.4%(3,578)
Irish12.4%(3,069)
American7.7%(1,918)
German5.7%(1,427)
Scottish2.7%(678)
Italian2.6%(651)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(380)
French1%(254)
Danish1%(253)
Welsh0.7%(181)
Polish0.7%(162)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.5%(132)
Arab0.4%(105)
Canadian0.4%(95)
Norwegian0.3%(78)
Hungarian0.3%(66)
British0.2%(51)
Austrian0.2%(43)
Lebanese0.2%(42)
Egyptian0.2%(38)
Bulgarian0.1%(34)
Greek0.1%(33)
Swedish0.1%(31)
Nigerian0.1%(30)
Russian0.1%(29)
Lithuanian0.1%(25)
Iranian0.1%(24)
Portuguese0.1%(21)
Swiss0.1%(15)
Palestinian0.1%(14)
Romanian0.1%(13)
Czech0%(12)
Syrian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 11.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(2,322)
Married62.6%(5,694)
Widowed2.3%(206)
Divorced9.6%(872)
Women 15+
Never married28.9%(3,153)
Married52%(5,680)
Widowed5.6%(614)
Divorced13.5%(1,473)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelham, Alabama?

Pelham, Alabama has about 24,827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelham, Alabama?

The typical household in Pelham, Alabama earns about $101,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelham, Alabama expensive?

In Pelham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $299,800, and the typical rent is about $1,577 a month.

How educated are people in Pelham, Alabama?

About 47.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pelham, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelham, Alabama?

About 6.7% of people in Pelham, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelham, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelham, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,062 residents, a change of about 154 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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