Pelham

A city in Shelby County, Alabama — population 24,231 as of 2020.

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WMNF 88.5 July 22

SOTD 7/22/26: Helmet Head by Kyle Kimbrell [song debut]

The WMNF Song of the Day for July 22, 2026 is “Helmet Head” by Kyle Kimbrell that just dropped today! Kimbrell is a Birmingham, Alabama-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music draws from Americana, country, rock, and blues traditions. Known for his thoughtful…

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Pelham by the numbers

Population 24,231Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 38.74 sq mi (100.33 km²), 0.51 sq mi water
Median age: 40
Households: 9,498
Persons per household: 2.6
Median household income: $101,094
Median house value: $299,800

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Municipal office

Office: FINANCE DIRECTOR / CITY CLERK
Address: PO BOX 1419, PELHAM, AL 35124

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