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CITY · 2020 ACS

Pelham

New York · 7,326 residents · 0.822 sq mi
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Pelham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,397. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $698,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 113% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,326
+14%since 2000
from 6,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Pelham
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(463)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(605)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.2%(602)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(564)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(420)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.5%(626)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.2%(1,040)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416%(1,174)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.6%(924)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.4%(539)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.5%(260)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(109)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,397
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,430 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,114
+71%since 2000
from $43,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$698,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,797
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,069 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−32%since 2009
from 6.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(4,639)
Black7.6%(557)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,093)
Asian7.2%(531)
Other6.5%(477)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.2%(431)
Mexican2.1%(148)
Colombian2%(139)
Ecuadorian0.8%(57)
Dominican0.6%(39)
Argentine0.4%(25)
Cuban0.3%(24)
Chilean0.3%(20)
Spaniard0.2%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese3.2%(224)
Asian Indian2.7%(185)
Korean0.7%(46)
Filipino0.3%(19)
Vietnamese0.1%(7)
Indonesian0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(5)
Ancestry
Italian20%(1,390)
Irish13.8%(957)
English11%(764)
American7.8%(540)
German7.3%(511)
West Indian6.4%(446)
Jamaican6.4%(446)
Russian4.2%(292)
Polish2.5%(171)
Scottish2.1%(145)
Norwegian1.9%(130)
French1.7%(115)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
British1.3%(91)
Canadian1.3%(87)
Swedish1.2%(81)
Brazilian1.1%(77)
Hungarian1.1%(74)
Greek1%(69)
Egyptian0.8%(55)
Finnish0.7%(48)
Dutch0.6%(45)
Turkish0.6%(41)
Romanian0.6%(40)
Lithuanian0.6%(39)
Austrian0.5%(35)
Bulgarian0.5%(35)
Czech0.5%(34)
Ukrainian0.3%(24)
Portuguese0.3%(23)
Croatian0.2%(16)
Danish0.2%(14)
Swiss0.2%(14)
Australian0.1%(9)
Latvian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.5%(1,002)
Married57.8%(1,630)
Widowed0.7%(21)
Divorced5.9%(167)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(619)
Married64.6%(1,702)
Widowed8%(210)
Divorced4%(105)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelham, New York?

Pelham, New York has about 7,326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pelham, New York earns about $151,397 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 $698,100, and the typical rent is about $1,797 a month.

How educated are people in Pelham, New York?

About 59.7% 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 4.5% of people in Pelham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelham, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelham, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 913 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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