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Pelham

Georgia · 3,359 residents (2025 est.) · 4.078 sq mi
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Pelham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,023. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 693 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,800. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,433
−17%since 2000
from 4,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
842 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+13%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,359 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pelham
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,023
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,040 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,913
+86%since 2000
from $10,703 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−9%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−15%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(1,714)
Black55.7%(2,299)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(59)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(2,622)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(1,444)
Black53.6%(1,841)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(97)
Diversity Score66.8%(2,294)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelham, Georgia?

Pelham, Georgia has about 3,433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelham, Georgia?

The typical household in Pelham, Georgia earns about $39,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelham, Georgia expensive?

In Pelham, Georgia, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Pelham, Georgia?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pelham, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelham, Georgia?

About 22.9% of people in Pelham, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelham, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelham, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 436 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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