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Pelham

Tennessee · 403 residents · 16.64 sq mi
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Pelham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,941. Population has grown 22% since 2011. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $155,600. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 180%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
403
+22%vs 2011
vs 329 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+22%vs 2011
vs 20 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
−13%vs 2011
vs 49.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
274391509626743201020202024Pelham
2024704
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,941
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,143 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,073
+9%vs 2011
vs $15,600 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
−30%vs 2011
vs 0.405 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information37.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction23.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+180%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $57,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−58.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
65.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+137%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(392)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
Diversity Score
1
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−12%vs 2011
vs 18.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
31.5%
+15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
44.6%
+35.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.8%
+31.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
Female
50.0%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelham, Tennessee?

Pelham, Tennessee has about 403 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelham, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pelham, Tennessee earns about $37,941 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 $155,600.

How educated are people in Pelham, Tennessee?

About 14.1% 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 13.9% 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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