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Population Review

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

White19.8%
Black or African American70.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management22.0%
Manufacturing14.3%
Retail Trade10.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.3%
Information8.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.7%
Public Administration4.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.6%
Construction3.2%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.4%

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.