Demographics & People — Pelham, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,510 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~25,600 |
| Median Age | 40.0 |
| Total Households | 9,501 |
| Family Households | 6,487 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,382 |
| Black or African American | 3,247 |
| Asian | 636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,722 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,177 |
| Other groups | 6,238 |
| English | 2,782 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,716 |
| Irish | 2,696 |
| American | 1,926 |
| German | 1,607 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,149 |
| Italian | 653 |
| European | 637 |
Language
| English Only | 20,073 |
| Spanish | 2,772 |
| Population 5+ | 23,440 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,586 |
| Population 18+ | 18,424 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 18.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pelham, Alabama.