Census Bureau data for Pelham city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Pelham city
- What is the median household income in Pelham city?
- The median household income in Pelham city is $38,838 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Pelham city?
- The poverty rate in Pelham city is 28.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Pelham city?
- $95,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Pelham city?
- The median gross rent in Pelham city is $737 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Pelham city residents have a college degree?
- 5.9% of adults in Pelham city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,465
Median Income
$38,838
Median Home Value
$95,800
Poverty Rate
28.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.6%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,665 (+24.6%)
Home Value:
+$21,800 (+29.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.1 pp (+33.5%)
Bachelor's+:
-4.0 pp (-40.4%)
Unemployment:
-2.1 pp (-14.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,465
Median Age
30.0
Female
58.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 41.7%
Black 55.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,838
±$9,790
-$35,826 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$46,883
Median Family Income
$41,014
Poverty Rate
28.3%
+18.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
37.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
41.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.1%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
13.6%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
17.7%
$50–75k
21.7%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
4.2%
$150–200k
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,369
Owner-Occupied
44.8%
Renter-Occupied
55.2%
Vacancy Rate
6.9%
Median Home Value
$95,800
-$177,100 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$737
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.4%
$50–100k
45.0%
$100–200k
21.2%
$200–300k
10.7%
$300–500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.6%
$500–1k
69.8%
$1–1.5k
20.0%
$2–2.5k
3.0%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
51.2%
3+
11.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.0%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
19.7%
5–19 units
5.7%
20+ units
2.1%
Mobile home
1.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.6%
1940–1969
6.9%
1970–1999
22.9%
2000–2009
0.5%
2010+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
78.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.9%
-28.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.1%
Some College / Associate
27.5%
Less Than High School
6.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Unemployment Rate
12.6%
+7.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.2%
Self-Employed
1.1%
Government Workers
12.2%
Private For-Profit
86.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.8%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Wholesale
13.4%
Arts/Entmt.
12.3%
Retail
11.2%
Prof. Services
11.0%
Agriculture
5.0%
Transportation
4.8%
Information
2.3%
Finance
1.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
26.8%
Management
24.4%
Sales
23.9%
Production
19.7%
Construction
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.0 min
Drove Alone
80.7%
Carpool
17.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.2%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,274
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
32.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
10.0%
10–14
11.3%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
8.8%
25–34
14.8%
35–44
6.9%
45–54
8.1%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
10.6%
75–84
7.6%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 30.2%
Working age (18–64): 69.8%
65 and over: 15.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.8%
Naturalized Citizen
50.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
82.0%
Europe
18.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.4%
With a Disability
24.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.0%
Has a Computer
93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023