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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pell City

Alabama · 9,565 residents · 25.001 sq mi
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Pell City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,250. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $98,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,565
+18%since 1990
from 8,118 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 325 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+8%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,614 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,935
+52%since 1990
from $13,106 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(6,745)
Black16.8%(1,365)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score35.2%(2,855)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(7,893)
Black15.3%(1,464)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(120)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score35.6%(3,408)
Diversity Score
36
+1%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+3%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pell City, Alabama?

Pell City, Alabama has about 9,565 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pell City, Alabama?

The typical household in Pell City, Alabama earns about $37,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pell City, Alabama expensive?

In Pell City, Alabama, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Pell City, Alabama?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pell City, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pell City, Alabama?

About 11.2% of people in Pell City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pell City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pell City, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,447 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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