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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pelham

New York · 6,400 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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Pelham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,430. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $333,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,400
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,413 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,786 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 7,802 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+5%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Pelham
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$82,430
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,720 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,397
+66%since 1990
from $26,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$333,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,069
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $827 in 1990
US average: $602
65.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
34.8% rent
4.0
−22%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

54.9%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 42.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 6,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pelham, New York earns about $82,430 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 $333,600, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Pelham, New York?

About 54.9% 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 3.3% of people in Pelham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelham, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelham, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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