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Pelham

Georgia · 3,507 residents · 4.078 sq mi
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Pelham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,158. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 619 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,600. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
3,507
−15%since 2000
from 4,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
860 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+17%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pelham
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,158
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,040 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,228
+52%since 2000
from $10,703 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−2%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(1,174)
Black59.4%(2,082)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(118)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,199)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelham, Georgia?

Pelham, Georgia has about 3,507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelham, Georgia?

The typical household in Pelham, Georgia earns about $31,158 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Pelham, Georgia?

About 8.2% 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 24.7% 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 362 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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