Bessemer city, AL — Population & Demographics
Bessemer city, AL has a population of 25,655. The median household income is $37,844 and the median age is 42.8.
25,655
Population
$37,844
Median Income
$129,800
Median Home Value
42.8
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 70.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$37,844
Median Household Income
$24,074
Per Capita Income
23.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$129,800
Median Home Value
$922
Median Rent
55.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.9%
High School+
14.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
76.5%
Public Transit
9.6%
Work From Home
25.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.1%
Foreign Born
92.5%
Non-English at Home
7.7%
Veterans
24.7%
With Disability
86.1%
Health Insurance
90.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Retail Trade | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.3% |
| Information | 8.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Construction | 3.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bessemer city, AL has a population of 25,655 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Bessemer city, AL is $37,844, with 23.9% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Bessemer city, AL is $129,800, with median rent at $922.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.