State
County
Land Area (mi²)
24.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
580.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.36%
Growth Since 2010
13.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Pell City, Alabama Population 2021
14,431
Pell City is a city located in St. Clair County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 14,431, it is the 47th largest city in Alabama and the 2374th largest city in the United States . Pell City is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 13.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,695 in 2010. Pell City reached it's highest population of 14,431 in 2021. Spanning over 28 miles, Pell City has a population density of 580 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pell City is $70,047 with a poverty rate of 14.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $858 per month, and the median house value is $183,800. The median age in Pell City is 39.8 years, 38.8 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
Pell City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pell City was:
- White: 86.08%
- Black or African American: 10.68%
- Asian: 2.00%
- Two or more races: 1.02%
- Other race: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
- Native American: 0.00%
The current population of Pell City, Alabama is 14,431 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,852.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,695.
Pell City, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,863 | 86.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,472 | 10.68% |
| Asian | 275 | 2.00% |
| Two or More Races | 140 | 1.02% |
| Some Other Race | 20 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.08% |
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Pell City Population by Race
Pell City Population Pyramid $2021
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Pell City Population by Age
Pell City Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,801 | 2.33 | 58.5 |
| Married | 2,894 | 2.96 | 71 |
| Non Family | 2,103 | 1.17 | 47.9 |
| Female | 533 | 3.22 | 43.5 |
| Male | 271 | 2.89 | 36.5 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Pell City Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 421 | 4.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,076 | 10.99% |
| High School Graduate | 2,757 | 28.17% |
| Some College | 2,354 | 24.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,364 | 13.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,327 | 13.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 489 | 5.00% |
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Pell City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pell City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,496 | 7,201 | 1,658 |
| Black | 991 | 789 | 48 |
| Asian | 193 | 193 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 41 | |
| Islander | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Pell City Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,209
Average Earnings
$56,297
Average Male
$31,113
Average Female
Pell City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pell City Language by Age
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Pell City Language
97.63% of Pell City residents speak only English, while 2.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
Pell City Language
Pell City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,641 | 1,658 | 14.24% |
| Black | 1,419 | 268 | 18.89% |
14.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.25%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pell City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pell City is Black, with 18.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pell City is White, with 14.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.47%.
Pell City Poverty
Pell City Poverty Rate by Education
Pell City Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Pell City Married by Age and Sex
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Pell City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pell City Marital Status by Race
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Pell City Marital Status
Pell City Veterans by War
Pell City Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 794 | 8.30% |
| Black | 125 | 12.09% |
| Islander | 11 | 100.00% |
Pell City Veterans by Race
Pell City Veterans by Education
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8.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pell City Veterans by Education
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59.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Pell City Employment by Age
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Pell City Employment by Race
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Pell City Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.32% of Pell City residents were born in the United States, with 75.65% having been born in Alabama. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Pell City Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,431 | 193 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 14,238 | 193 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 14,045 | 193 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 13,852 | 100 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 13,752 | 69 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 13,683 | 142 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 13,541 | 74 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 13,467 | 181 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 13,286 | 170 | 1.30% |
| 2012 | 13,116 | 231 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 12,885 | 120 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 12,765 | 3,200 | 2.93% |
| 2000 | 9,565 | 1,447 | 1.65% |
| 1990 | 8,118 | 1,502 | 2.07% |
| 1980 | 6,616 | 1,235 | 2.09% |
| 1970 | 5,381 | 1,216 | 2.59% |
| 1960 | 4,165 | 0.00% |