Bessemer
Bessemer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,331. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,100. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alabama median.
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How many people live in Bessemer, Alabama?
Bessemer, Alabama has about 33,497 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Bessemer, Alabama?
The typical household in Bessemer, Alabama earns about $16,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Bessemer, Alabama expensive?
In Bessemer, Alabama, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.
How educated are people in Bessemer, Alabama?
About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bessemer, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Bessemer, Alabama?
About 29.7% of people in Bessemer, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024