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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pelham

New York · 6,413 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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Pelham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $294,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,413
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,802 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7,786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Pelham
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,720
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,430 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,118
−40%vs 2000
vs $43,397 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$294,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $333,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$827
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,069 in 2000
US average: $450
64.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
5.2
+28%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(5,040)
Black6.4%(407)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(461)
Asian4.9%(315)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(2,654)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(5,532)
Black8.8%(567)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(285)
Asian3.9%(253)
Other1%(61)
Diversity Score38.4%(2,464)
38
−7%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.6%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.8%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pelham, New York?

Pelham, New York has about 6,413 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pelham, New York?

The typical household in Pelham, New York earns about $56,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelham, New York expensive?

In Pelham, New York, the median home is worth about $294,900, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Pelham, New York?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pelham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelham, New York?

About 3.1% of people in Pelham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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