Pelham Bay Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Pelham Bay?
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There are 28,867 residents in Pelham Bay, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.66% are males and 51.34% are females. US-born citizens make up 65.6% of the resident pool in Pelham Bay, while non-US-born citizens account for 23.27%. Additionally, 11.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,616 people in Pelham Bay currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 25,616 people in Pelham Bay currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 28,867 | 2.8% |
| Male Population | 14,046 | 3.3% |
| Female Population | 14,821 | 2.4% |
Male population 48.66%
Female population 51.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -2.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 18,936 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 6,718 | 4.2% |
| Not Citizen | 3,213 | 3.9% |
Citizen US Born 65.6%
Citizen not US Born 23.27%
Not Citizen 11.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 299 | -19.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,644 | -10.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 801 | 21.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 147 | -42.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,616 | 3.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.05%
Moved from Same County 5.77%
Moved from Same State 2.81%
Moved from Different State 0.52%
Same House as Last Year 89.86%
What are the employment statistics in Pelham Bay?
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White-collar workers make up 81.34% of the working population in Pelham Bay, while blue-collar employees account for 18.66%. There are also 980 entrepreneurs in Pelham Bay (7.31% of the workforce); 8,585 workers employed in private companies (64.04%); and 2,246 people working in governmental institutions (16.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 10,904 | 1.7% |
| Blue Collar | 2,502 | 8.0% |
White Collar 81.34%
Blue Collar 18.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 980 | -7.3% |
| Private Companies | 8,585 | 3.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,246 | 3.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,594 | 6.5% |
Self Employees 7.31%
Private Companies 64.04%
Governmental Workers 16.75%
Not for Profit Companies 11.89%
How many households are there in Pelham Bay?
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There are a total of 10,753 households in Pelham Bay, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.02% of these Pelham Bay households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.98%. Additionally, 31.72% of households have children and 68.28% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 10,753 | 1.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 1.2% |
| Family Households | 6,992 | 3.5% |
| Non-family Households | 3,761 | -2.3% |
Family Households 65.02%
Non-family Households 34.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,411 | 8.4% |
| Households without Children | 7,342 | -1.5% |
Households with Children 31.72%
Households without Children 68.28%
What are the median and average incomes in Pelham Bay?
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The average annual household income in Pelham Bay is $81,106, while the median household income sits at $67,846 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,788, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $88,686. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,794 and $39,330, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,106 | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $67,846 | 1.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,805 | -7.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,044 | 4.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Pelham Bay?
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There are 11,375 housing units in Pelham Bay, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1953. Of the 10,753 occupied housing units in Pelham Bay, 35.68% are owner-occupied, while 64.32% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $520,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,560 per month in Pelham Bay.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.04% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $520,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,560 per month in Pelham Bay.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,375 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1953 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,922 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,598 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,970 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,794 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 777 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 332 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 235 | -9.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 547 | 4.8% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 201 | 235.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,753 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,837 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,916 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 35.68%
Renter Occupied 64.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,342 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,495 | -0.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $520,050 | 7.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $482,900 | 4.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,560 | 3.7% |
With Mortgage 61.04%
Without Mortgage 38.96%
What is the level of education in Pelham Bay?
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Approximately 34.18% of the population in Pelham Bay holds a high school degree (that's 8,216 residents), while 22.67% have attained a college certificate (5,450 locals) and 16.34% have a bachelor's degree (3,929 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,875 | -6.7% |
| Some High School | 8,216 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 5,450 | 4.8% |
| Associate Degree | 2,315 | 15.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,929 | 4.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,255 | -2.1% |
No High School 7.8%
Some High School 34.18%
Some College 22.67%
Associate Degree 9.63%
Bachelor's Degree 16.34%
Graduate Degree 9.38%
What is the marital status of Pelham Bay residents?
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A total of 9,222 people in Pelham Bay have never been married (which represents 38.11% of the total population), while 10,684 of them are wedded (44.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 565 (2.34%) and 2,081 (8.6%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,222 | 2.0% |
| Married | 10,684 | 2.3% |
| Separated | 565 | -14.4% |
| Widowed | 1,645 | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 2,081 | -1.8% |
Never Married 38.11%
Married 44.15%
Separated 2.34%
Widowed 6.8%
Divorced 8.6%
What are the most common means of transportation in Pelham Bay?
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The top three means of transportation people in Pelham Bay use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 5,607 residents commute by car, 1,211 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 993 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,607 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,211 | 3.1% |
| Railroad | 13 | -75.0% |
| Bicycle | 64 | 8.5% |
| Motorcycle | 3 | -25.0% |
| TaxiCab | 149 | 30.7% |
| Walk | 993 | 14.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
