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Pelham

Tennessee · 371 residents · 16.64 sq mi
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Pelham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,676. Population has declined 9% since 2019. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
−9%since 2019
from 408 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 25 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+1%since 2019
from 44.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
274391509626743201020202024Pelham
2024704
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,676
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,627
−9%since 2019
from $32,638 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
8.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(401)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score4.2%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.8%(7)
Diversity Score5.7%(21)
Diversity Score
6
+36%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 29.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Female
63.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelham, Tennessee?

Pelham, Tennessee has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelham, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pelham, Tennessee earns about $53,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Pelham, Tennessee?

About 37.2% 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 3.3% 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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