Pelham Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | — | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — | — |
| 1890 | 0 | — | — |
| 1900 | 0 | — | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — | — |
| 1930 | 0 | — | — |
| 1940 | 0 | — | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6,759 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9,765 | +3,006 | +44.5% |
| 2000 | 14,369 | +4,604 | +47.1% |
| 2010 | 21,352 | +6,983 | +48.6% |
| 2020 | 24,318 | +2,966 | +13.9% |
| 2024 | 25,396 | +1,078 | +4.4% |
Pelham vs. Shelby County
| Year | Pelham | Shelby County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6,759 | 66,298 | 10.2% |
| 1990 | 9,765 | 99,358 | 9.8% |
| 2000 | 14,369 | 143,293 | 10.0% |
| 2010 | 21,352 | 195,085 | 10.9% |
| 2020 | 24,318 | 223,024 | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 25,396 | 235,969 | 10.8% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1800 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1810 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1820 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1830 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1840 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1850 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1860 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1870 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1880 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1890 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1900 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1910 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1920 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1930 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1940 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1950 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1960 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1980 | 6,759 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 9,765 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 14,369 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 15,244 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 15,886 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 16,636 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 17,434 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 18,216 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 19,137 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 19,782 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 20,425 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 20,997 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 21,352 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 21,756 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 22,083 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 22,380 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 22,692 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 22,941 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 23,188 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 23,471 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 23,704 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 23,924 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 24,318 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 24,503 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 24,742 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 25,162 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 25,396 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)
- Historical (Pre-2000) Stanford/CESTA Historical US City Populations and NHGIS (1790–1990)