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Pelham, Georgia
Pelham, city, in Mitchell County, Georgia. Pelham had 3,359 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,507 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,433 (±16). GEOID 1359976.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,359
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,507 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,433 ±16
Median household income
$39,023
±$10,521 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$93,800
±$10,206 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$773
±$67 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Pelham and what county is it in?
Pelham is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 860 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pelham, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,359 people lived in Pelham on July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 3,507 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,433 (±16).
| Measure | Pelham | Mitchell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,433 ±16 | 21,058 | −116 |
| Households | 1,267 ±177 | 7,813 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.36 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,430 ±191 | 9,028 | no clear change |
Pelham's population since 2000
From 4,126 in 2000 to 3,359 in 2025: down 18.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pelham as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pelham?
The median resident of Pelham is 37.4 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 53.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.1%.
| Measure | Pelham | Mitchell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±17.5 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.6% ±7.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±5.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 44.2% ±6.4 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.1% ±10.0 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 53.6% ±11.4 pts | 45.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±3.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±5.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 27.5% ±7.5 pts | 21.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.0% ±5.9 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.2% ±9.3 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.1% ±3.3 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±8.5 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4% ±7.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pelham earn?
Half of Pelham's 1,267 households earn less than $39,023 a year (±$10,521), against $57,613 in Mitchell County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $38,364 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pelham | Mitchell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,023 ±$10,521 | $57,613 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,346 ±$9,318 | $67,473 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,913 ±$3,708 | $26,645 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9% ±10.1 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.5% ±20.6 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 41.5% ±10.2 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% ±4.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3% ±6.2 pts | 81.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pelham?
Owners occupy 46.3% of Pelham's occupied homes and renters 53.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $93,800 by its owner (±$10,206). The median renter pays $773 a month including utilities, and 46.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pelham | Mitchell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $93,800 ±$10,206 | $106,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $773 ±$67 | $797 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.7% ±19.2 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,212 ±$518 | $1,253 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.3% ±11.9 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.7% ±11.9 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,430 ±191 | 9,028 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6% ±9.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.3% ±9.4 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.6% ±8.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±4.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pelham building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Pelham in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pelham work and get to work?
77.5% of Pelham's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.7 minutes.
| Measure | Pelham | Mitchell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.3% ±9.3 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5% ±10.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5% ±13.3 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.0% ±13.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±4.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.7 min ±4.9 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pelham?
1 census tract lies mostly in Pelham, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 905.01Mitchell County | 2,835 | $35,174 |
| Tract 902Mitchell County | 2,726 | $50,875 |
| Tract 905.02Mitchell County | 2,813 | $78,007 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pelham) · Census block assignment files
How does Pelham compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pelham is the 5,990th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 190th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Pelham ranks 309th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 190th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 280th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 182nd | 360 |
| Median household income | 309th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 323rd | 357 |
| Median home value | 312th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 271st | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 107th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 339th | 343 |
| Median age | 158th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 298th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 347th | 359 |
Pelham's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Pelham with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pelham?
21 of the 57 figures for Pelham on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pelham are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pelham.