Pelham Population

1880–2026

7,679

2026 projection

4.8% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K18801900192019401960198020002020

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.
20267,679+710.93%
20257,608+170.22%
20247,591+4005.56%
20237,191-280.39%
20227,219-200.28%
20217,239-871.19%
20207,326-110.15%
20197,337+801.10%
20187,257+180.25%
20177,239+110.15%

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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 Westchester County, New York, and the U.S.

  • Pelham+4.1%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Westchester County+1.4%
  • New York−0.6%

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

38.9median age

Median age

Female39 yrs
Male38.9 yrs

Adults

5,013
921 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults4,092 other adults

Sex

Female 49.3% · 3,604Male 50.7% · 3,701

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 73 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

$184,375median household income

Median household income

$184,375

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$88,833

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.9%

About 1 in 35 residents

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

Pelham Marital Status

59% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married59%58%60%
Never married30%36%24%
Divorced5%6%4%
Widowed4%<1%8%
Separated2%<1%5%

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