Pelham Population 2026

Pelham has a population of 22,885, making it the #2077 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Alabama. It is about 385× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Pelham (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,885

Rank in United States

#2077

Coordinates

33.29°N, 86.81°W

~153 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,076 km

668 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Alabama

City	Population	Rank in United States
Huntsville	215,006	#108
Birmingham	196,357	#129
Montgomery	195,287	#130
Mobile	183,289	#141
Tuscaloosa	111,338	#273
Hoover	84,848	#421
Dothan	68,567	#561
Auburn	62,059	#651

Cities near Pelham

Helena18,264 people · ~3 km away
Alabaster32,707 people · ~5 km away
Hoover84,848 people · ~13 km away
Vestavia Hills34,174 people · ~18 km away
Bessemer26,730 people · ~19 km away
Homewood25,708 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pelham?

Pelham has a population of 22,885 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2077 biggest city in United States.

What state is Pelham in?

Pelham is located in Alabama, United States.

Is Pelham the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,076 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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