Pelham Population

1970–2026

25,955

2026 projection

6.7% since 2020 (increase)

05K10K15K20K25K30K197019801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Pelham. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202625,955+2911.13%
202525,664+2561.01%
202425,408+2330.93%
202325,175+4131.67%
202224,762+2511.02%
202124,511+1930.79%
202024,318+2511.04%
201924,067+2350.99%
201823,832+2491.06%
201723,583+2981.28%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Pelham is growing faster than Alabama and the U.S., and slower than Shelby County.

  • Shelby County+6.5%
  • Pelham+5.9%
  • Alabama+3.2%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Pelham Demographics

40median age

Median age

Female40.9 yrs
Male38 yrs

Adults

18,814
4,533 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults14,281 other adults

Sex

Female 53% · 13,165Male 47% · 11,662

Population by age

MaleFemale85+ years, male: 19185+ years, female: 32580–84 years, male: 34280–84 years, female: 13475–79 years, male: 40475–79 years, female: 72070–74 years, male: 34170–74 years, female: 62365–69 years, male: 73265–69 years, female: 72160–64 years, male: 85860–64 years, female: 80955–59 years, male: 80655–59 years, female: 1,00650–54 years, male: 49650–54 years, female: 66145–49 years, male: 80145–49 years, female: 74540–44 years, male: 65640–44 years, female: 1,03435–39 years, male: 58635–39 years, female: 85930–34 years, male: 1,05430–34 years, female: 75425–29 years, male: 54125–29 years, female: 1,04320–24 years, male: 41320–24 years, female: 68415–19 years, male: 87315–19 years, female: 80210–14 years, male: 1,04910–14 years, female: 7865–9 years, male: 7665–9 years, female: 7910–4 years, male: 7530–4 years, female: 66885+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4500500

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U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 248 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Pelham Income

$101,094median household income

Median household income

$101,094

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$58,799

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.7%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Pelham Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%63%52%
Never married27%26%29%
Divorced12%10%14%
Widowed4%2%6%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201

Sources

14 sources

Population

American Community Survey, 2024 5-year

Additional sources