Pelham is a city in Alabama with about 24,510 residents. Pelham sits in Shelby County. The median age is 41.2 and the median household income is $91,904. Homes carry a median value of $278,900, and about 83% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.3%). Around 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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What is the population of Pelham, Alabama?
Pelham has a population of about 24,510, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pelham?
The median home value in Pelham is $278,900, and the median gross rent is $1,573/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pelham safe? What is the crime rate?
Pelham Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 172 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pelham face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Shelby County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Pelham?
Pelham has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pelham?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Pelham. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.