Pelham, GA is a small town located in the southern United States. With a population of 3,518 people, the population density is 836 people per square mile and it is one of the smaller towns in Georgia. It has a thriving local economy with businesses such as Pelham Grocery, McDaniel's Barbecue & Grill, Papa John's Pizza, and Chick-fil-A. There are also many year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as fishing at Mill Creek Park, hunting in nearby Henry County Game Management Area and hiking along the several trails. Other organizations include the Peach County Public Library System which offers several programs and events for all ages throughout the year. Local sporting events include football games at Pelham High School Stadium, baseball tournaments at Pelham Park, and basketball games at The Gathering Place Recreation Center.
The population in Pelham is 3,518. There are 863 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pelham is 31, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pelham is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pelham
- 28.8% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 20.7% are married with children
- 27.2% have children, but are single
Race in Pelham
- 41.2% are White
- 55.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander