Pelham, Georgia

Pelham is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,898 at the 2010 census. Pelham is at the crossroads of US 19 and State Route 93 and is approximately 38 miles (61 km) south of Albany and about 26 miles (42 km) north of Thomasville. Pelham is well-known for its agriculture, with vast farming of cotton and pecans in the area.[5]

Pelham, Georgia
City
Pelham City Hall
Location in Mitchell County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°7′36″N 84°9′10″W
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Mitchell
Government
• Mayor	James T. Eubanks
• City Manager	Craig M. Bennett
Area [1]
• Total	4.08 sq mi (10.56 km^2)
• Land	4.08 sq mi (10.56 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	361 ft (110 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	3,898
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	3,466
• Density	849.93/sq mi (328.20/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	31779
Area code(s)	229
FIPS code	13-59976[3]
GNIS feature ID	0320347[4]
Website	http://cityofpelhamga.com

History

Pelham was incorporated in 1881 and named in honor of American Civil War officer John Pelham.[6]

Geography and climate

Pelham is at 31°7′36″N 84°9′10″W (31.126629, -84.152703).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (11 km²), of which 4.1 square miles (11 km²) is land and 0.25% is water.

Pelham has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by humid summers and mild winters. It receives 52 inches of rain per year. The average number of days with any measurable precipitation is 90. Pelham has on average 233 sunny days per year. The July high is around 93 degrees Fahrenheit. The January low is 39 degrees Fahrenheit.

Demographics

Historical population
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%
2019 (est.)	3,466	[2]	−11.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,126 people, 1,467 households and 999 families in the city. The population density was 1,019.2 people per square mile (393.3/km²). There were 1,591 housing units at an average density of 393.0 per square mile (151.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.13% African American, 41.66% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 1,467 households, out of which 33.9% had children younger than 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 28.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% younger than 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and older, there were 72.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,040, and the median income for a family was $24,968. Males had a median income of $21,476 versus $17,161 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,703. About 29.6% of families and 33.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.0% of those younger than 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or older.

Education

The Pelham City School District holds pre-school to grade 12, and consists of one elementary school, a middle school and a high school.[9] The district has 101 full-time teachers and over 1,627 students.[10]

• Pelham Elementary School
• Pelham City Middle School
• Pelham High School

Notable people

• Donnie Cochran - former commander of the Blue Angels Precision Air team and first black member
• Don Griffin - two-time Super Bowl winner with San Francisco 49'ers

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "Mitchell County Georgia". www.mitchellcountyga.net. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
6. "Pelham". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. Georgia Board of Education, Retrieved June 24, 2010.
10. School Stats, Retrieved June 24, 2010.