Pelham, Alabama facts for kids
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Pelham, Alabama
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Location of Pelham in Shelby County, Alabama
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Alabama | ||||
| County | Shelby | ||||
| Incorporated | July 10, 1964 | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 39.243 sq mi (101.639 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 38.737 sq mi (100.330 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.506 sq mi (1.311 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,318 | ||||
| • Estimate
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24,755 | ||||
| • Density | 639/sq mi (246.7/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP Code |
35124
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| Area code(s) | 205 and 659 | ||||
| FIPS code | 01-58848 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404497 | ||||
Pelham is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, in the United States. It's a suburb of the bigger Birmingham area. In 2020, about 24,318 people lived here.
Pelham became an official city on July 10, 1964. The city was named after John Pelham, an officer from the American Civil War.
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Where is Pelham Located?
Pelham is located at these coordinates: 33°18′16″N 86°47′5″W / 33.30444°N 86.78472°W.
The city covers about 39 square miles (101 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama's largest state park, is located right here in Pelham! It's a great place for outdoor fun.
Major roads like U.S. Route 31 and I-65 go through Pelham. This makes it easy to travel to nearby cities. Downtown Birmingham is about 20 miles (32 km) north. Montgomery is about 72 miles (116 km) south.
How Many People Live in Pelham?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 931 | — | |
| 1980 | 6,759 | 626.0% | |
| 1990 | 9,765 | 44.5% | |
| 2000 | 14,369 | 47.1% | |
| 2010 | 21,352 | 48.6% | |
| 2020 | 24,318 | 13.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 24,755 | 15.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Pelham's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 24,318 people living in Pelham. There were 9,489 households and 6,681 families. The city had about 626 people per square mile (242 per square kilometer).
Most residents were White (65.72%). About 12.76% were African American. About 2.44% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 15.01% of the population.
Pelham's Population in 2010
In 2010, Pelham had 21,352 people. There were 8,149 households and 5,764 families. The population density was about 547 people per square mile (211 per square kilometer).
Most people were White (81.2%). About 7.5% were Black or African American. About 2.4% were Asian. About 14.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.62 people. The average family had 3.14 people.
The median age in Pelham was 35.3 years. This means half the people were younger than 35.3 and half were older.
Schools in Pelham
The Pelham City Schools system runs the public schools in Pelham. This school system started on July 1, 2014. It includes Pelham High School.
Before 2014, Pelham was part of the Shelby County School System. Some parts of Pelham near Chelsea used to attend schools in Chelsea. This was because those schools were closer to their homes.
Getting Around Pelham
ClasTran offers a "dial-a-ride" service in Pelham on weekdays. This means you can call and arrange for a ride when you need one.
Famous People from Pelham
- Brent Hinds: A singer and guitarist for the metal band Mastodon.
- John Green: A well-known American author and YouTube personality.
- David Koonce: The bass guitarist for the rock band Within Reason.
- Antonio London: A former professional American football player. He played for the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers in the National Football League.
- Dabo Swinney: The head coach for the Clemson University football team.
See also
In Spanish: Pelham (Alabama) para niños
