Pelham, Alabama
Pelham: City in Alabama
About
Pelham is a city located in the county of Choctaw in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,352. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,231 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Pelham
| Population : | 24,231 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Choctaw County |
| Postal code : | 35124 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 205 |
| Altitude : | 502 feet / 153 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:06:24 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 11.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pelham is located at 32°16'47"N 88°7'12"W (32.2795900, -88.1200200).
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Demographics
The population of Pelham increased by 11.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,352 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,764 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,088 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,386 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,698 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,945 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,177 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,465 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,695 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,911 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,231 | 1.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,911 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,466 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,318 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,352 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 80.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,202 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
Pelham zip code is 35124.
County name: Shelby, County
fips: 01117
Bevill, Bevills Store, Pelham
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $189,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,349 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $448 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,119 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,074 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,450 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 52,433 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 450,143 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 816,913 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $37,112 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,510 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,066 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,047 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,912 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 391 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,467 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 251 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,594 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 547.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 39.02 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,245 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $377 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $743 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,249 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,137 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 52,042 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,066 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,650 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,610 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 337 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 152 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 156 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 108 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 211 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 502.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.59 |
Best Things to Do in Pelham
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Other Places in Pelham
1 Pelham City Hall
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People born in Pelham (1)
American musician Brent Hinds was born in Pelham
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pelham, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| THM | Thomasville, AL | 34390 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| MEI | Union Station | 1901 Front Street | RAIL |
| GVH | Grove Hill, AL | 430 South Jackson Street | BUS |
| MAA | Marion, AL | 26400 Alabama Highway 14 | BUS |
| JAA | Jackson, AL | 3603 North College Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Pelham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington Post Office | Pennington (AL) | 36916 |
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Other cities in Choctaw County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Choctaw County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 1,694 | Town in Alabama, United States of America |
| Lisman | 476 | Town |
| Silas | 418 | Town in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States |
| Pennington | 202 | Settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama |
| Gilbertown | 197 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Toxey | 121 | Town |
| Needham | 79 | Human settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Pelham distances to largest Alabama cities
