Pell City, Alabama
Pell City: City in Alabama
About
Pell City is a city located in the county of Saint Clair in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,695. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 14,045 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Pell City
| Population : | 14,045 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Saint Clair County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 205 |
| Water as percent of area : | 10.02% |
| Land as percent of area : | 89.98% |
| Altitude : | 597 feet / 182 meters |
| Capital city : | Pell City is capital of St. Clair County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1890 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:29:08 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 35125 |
| Population growth : | 9.61% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Pell City is located at 33°35'10"N 86°17'10"W (33.5862100, -86.2860900).
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Demographics
The population of Pell City increased by 9.61% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 9,565 | - | census |
| 2010 | 12,695 | 24.66% | census |
| 2011 | 12,885 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,116 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,286 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,467 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,541 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,683 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,752 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,852 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,045 | 1.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,045 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,712 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,939 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,695 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 86.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 930 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
Pell City zip code is 35125.
County name: St. Clair, County
fips: 01115
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $183,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,250 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $450 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $858 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,801 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,222 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,122 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 517,347 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 283,541 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,597 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,674 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,183 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,277 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 785 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 337 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 103 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,074 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 167 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,005 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 512.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 24.75 |
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Schools in Pell City
College & universities near Pell City, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102298 | Talladega College | Talladega (AL) | 35160 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pell City, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
| BRR | Brent, AL | 10393 Alabama Highway 5 | BUS |
Post offices near Pell City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pell City Post Office | Pell City (AL) | 35128 |
Other cities in Saint Clair County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Clair County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moody | 13,292 | City in St. |
| Margaret | 5,287 | Human settlement in St. |
| Springville | 4,386 | Town in St. |
| Odenville | 3,886 | Town |
| Ashville | 2,396 | City in St. |
| Ragland | 1,718 | Town |
| Steele | 1,093 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Pell City distances to largest Alabama cities
