Pelham, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
23,428
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
5.2%
Median Home
$189,000
Median Income
$80,510
Median Rent
$1,119
Pelham SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Pelham, AL Crime Report
440
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,849.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.31%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pelham / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 440 | 1,849.9 | 3,185.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 36 | 151.4 | 510.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 33.6 | 80.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 105.1 | 381.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 404 | 1,698.5 | 2,674.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 39 | 164.0 | 531.9 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 330 | 1,387.4 | 1,886.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 147.2 | 256.5 | 219.9 |
Pelham, AL Cost Of Living
92
Pelham's Overall Cost Of Living
Pelham's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Pelham | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 96 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 103 | 100 | |
Pelham, AL Photos
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Rankings for Pelham in Alabama
Map Of Pelham, AL
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Population over time in Pelham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 23,428 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 23,242 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 22,941 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 22,596 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 22,346 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 22,106 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 21,701 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 21,321 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 20,878 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 20,346 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pelham
| Race | Pelham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 65.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 11.2% | 26.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 4.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Pelham
| Gender | Pelham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pelham for adults over 25
| Education | Pelham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Pelham, Alabama
| Income | Pelham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 11.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.9% | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
