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Pelham

Tennessee · 704 residents · 16.64 sq mi
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Pelham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,096. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2023. Median home value is $187,500. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

704
+64%since 2023
from 429 in 2023
2010 – 2024
42 / sq mi
+64%since 2023
from 26 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.3
+31%since 2023
from 32.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
274391509626743201020202024Pelham
2024704
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,096
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$30,538
−20%since 2023
from $38,247 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
22.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.335
−19%since 2023
from 0.416 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$187,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $157,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
93.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
6.1% rent
4.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.7
+14%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(422)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score4%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(646)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(50)
Diversity Score19.1%(134)
19
+374%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
+12%since 2023
from 25.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
22.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
49.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
54.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Pelham, Tennessee?

Pelham, Tennessee has about 704 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelham, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pelham, Tennessee earns about $70,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelham, Tennessee expensive?

In Pelham, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $187,500.

How educated are people in Pelham, Tennessee?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pelham, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelham, Tennessee?

About 22.2% of people in Pelham, Tennessee 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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