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Pelham city, GA

ZIP 31779 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 31779

31779 has a population of 8,877 with a median age of 37.3 yrs (54.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Black
40.1%+223% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.6%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.4%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
14.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.9%+61% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.1%-76% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
22.7%+97% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
96.0%+1556% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 31779

Poverty Rate
22.7%+97% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.3%+153% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.2%+141% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
96.0%+1556% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,877
Median age37.3
Poverty rate22.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White56.5%
Hispanic4.4%
Black40.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born14.8%