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Pelham

Alabama · 24,318 residents · 38.737 sq mi
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Pelham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,268. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $198,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,318
+69%since 2000
from 14,369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K17K22K26K1990201020202024Pelham
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,268
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,660
+55%since 2000
from $25,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score27.9%(4,005)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(15,982)
Black12.8%(3,103)
Hispanic / Latino15%(3,649)
Asian2.4%(594)
Other2.5%(599)
Diversity Score64.1%(15,580)
Diversity Score
64
+130%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelham, Alabama?

Pelham, Alabama has about 24,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelham, Alabama?

The typical household in Pelham, Alabama earns about $79,268 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 $198,500, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.

How educated are people in Pelham, Alabama?

About 42.6% 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 5.4% 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 14,553 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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