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Pelham, Alabama

Pelham is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States.
Population 24,318

Top Events in Pelham History

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1964Government
=== Mayors of Pelham, 1964–present === == Education == Pelham City Schools operates public schools and has done so since it was established on July 1, 2014.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, there were 14,369 people, 5,637 households, and 4,002 families living in the city.
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2008History
Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 21,352 people, 8,149 households, and 5,764 families living in the city.
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2011History
Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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2014Education
Prior to 2014 some portions of Pelham bordering Chelsea attended public schools in Chelsea; residents there were concerned about the separation of Pelham due to the distance of ...
7
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 24,318 people and 9,489 households, and 6,681 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1964Government
=== Mayors of Pelham, 1964–present === == Education == Pelham City Schools operates public schools and has done so since it was established on July 1, 2014.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, there were 14,369 people, 5,637 households, and 4,002 families living in the city.
2008History
Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 21,352 people, 8,149 households, and 5,764 families living in the city.
2011History
Retrieved April 23, 2011.
2014Education
Prior to 2014 some portions of Pelham bordering Chelsea attended public schools in Chelsea; residents there were concerned about the separation of Pelham due to the distance of ...
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 24,318 people and 9,489 households, and 6,681 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

1
Pelham is located in the state of Alabama.
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Pelham has a population of 24,318 residents.

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Brent Hinds
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