Pelham, Georgia facts for kids
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Pelham, Georgia
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Pelham City Hall
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Location in Mitchell County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Mitchell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.08 sq mi (10.56 km2) |
| • Land | 4.08 sq mi (10.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,507 |
| • Density | 859.98/sq mi (332.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31779
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-59976 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0320347 |
Pelham is a city located in Mitchell County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,507 people lived there. This was a small decrease from the 3,898 people counted in 2010. Pelham is well known for its strong farming community. Farmers in the area grow a lot of cotton and pecans.
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History of Pelham
Pelham became an official city in 1881. It was named after John Pelham, who was an officer during the Confederate period. He was born in Alabama in 1838.
Where is Pelham?
Pelham is located in the southeastern part of Mitchell County. You can find it where two main roads meet: US 19 and State Route 93.
Getting Around Pelham
- US 19 runs along the east side of the city. It goes about 8 miles (13 km) northwest to Camilla, which is the county seat. It also goes about 25 miles (40 km) southeast to Thomasville.
- State Route 93 goes right through the middle of Pelham. It leads northeast about 14 miles (23 km) to Sale City. It also goes south about 19 miles (31 km) to Cairo.
- State Route 65 heads west from Pelham for about 14 miles (23 km) to Hopeful.
Pelham's Size
The United States Census Bureau says that Pelham covers a total area of about 4.1 square miles (10.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Pelham's Climate
Pelham has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city gets about 52 inches (132 cm) of rain each year. On average, it rains about 90 days a year. Pelham enjoys a lot of sunshine, with about 233 sunny days annually. In July, the temperature often reaches around 93°F (34°C). In January, the low temperature is usually around 39°F (4°C).
Pelham's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 168 | — | |
| 1890 | 385 | 129.2% | |
| 1900 | 945 | 145.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,880 | 98.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,640 | 40.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,762 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,579 | −6.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,365 | 69.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,609 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,539 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,306 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,869 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,126 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,898 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,507 | −10.0% | |
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The table above shows how Pelham's population has changed over many years. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,507 people living in Pelham. These people lived in 1,325 households, and 857 of those were families.
Education in Pelham
The Pelham City School District serves all students within the city limits. This school district provides education from pre-school all the way up to 12th grade.
Schools in the District
The district has three main schools:
- Pelham Elementary School
- Pelham City Middle School
- Pelham High School
The district has about 101 full-time teachers. They teach over 1,627 students in total.
Famous People from Pelham
Pelham has been home to some notable individuals:
- Donnie Cochran: He was a commander of the Blue Angels Precision Air team. He was also the first black member of this famous flight demonstration squadron.
- Don Griffin: He is a former professional football player. He won the Super Bowl twice with the San Francisco 49ers.
See also
In Spanish: Pelham (Georgia) para niños
