Pelham, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
24,510
Population
632/sq mi density
$91,904
Median Income
$44,646 per capita
$278,900
Home Value
$324,755 Zillow
$1,573
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
173
Violent Crime/100K
736 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,904 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,900 home value, $1,573/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
24,510
Census 2023
Population Density
632
per square mile
Land Area
39.3
square miles (101.7 km²)
Median Age
41.2 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 13.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 15.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
70.9%
Black
13.2%
Hispanic
15.2%
Asian
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85.6%
Spanish
13.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.3%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
11.7%
10% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.0%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.0%
19% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.444
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 24,510 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 632 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 39.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.9% |
| Female | 53.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Language
| English Only | 85.6% |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.3% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 11.7% |
| Health Insurance | 93.0% |
| Uninsured | 7.0% |
| Broadband Access | 95.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.444 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |