Pell City, AL

City

Demographics of Pell City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.9%

Households with Children

26.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,457

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.6%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.9%
High School / GED: 32.8%
Some College or Associate's: 32.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.3%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 42.8%
Living Alone: 30.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 18.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 57.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.5%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 41.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.7%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.0%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 79.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Pell City

Neighborhood

St. Clair, AL

Stemley Cove / Seddon

Pine Orchard / Wolf Creek

River Terrace Estates / Fairview Heights

Park Hill / Walkerton

Binghamtown / Choccolocco Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources