Pelham is a city located in Shelby County, Alabama. Pelham has a 2025 population of 25,703. Pelham is currently growing at a rate of 1.15% annually and its population has increased by 6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Pelham is $113,344 with a poverty rate of 7.18%.The median age in Pelham is 41.2 years: 40.2 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pelham includes 70.92% White, 13.25% Black or African American, 3.45% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 17,382 | 70.92% |
Black or African American | 3,247 | 13.25% |
Two or more races | 2,356 | 9.61% |
Other race | 846 | 3.45% |
Asian | 636 | 2.59% |
Native American | 26 | 0.11% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pelham's average per capita income is $56,730. Household income levels show a median of $91,904. The poverty rate stands at 7.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $135,678 | - |
Families | $127,005 | $136,323 |
Households | $91,904 | $113,344 |
Non Families | $53,337 | $62,101 |
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