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Bessemer

Michigan · 1,805 residents · 5.499 sq mi
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Bessemer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,566. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 343 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,200. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,805
−16%since 2000
from 2,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+13%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bessemer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,566
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,711
+47%since 2000
from $17,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+32%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,075)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,676)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(93)
Diversity Score
5
+62%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+7%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bessemer, Michigan?

Bessemer, Michigan has about 1,805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bessemer, Michigan?

The typical household in Bessemer, Michigan earns about $42,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bessemer, Michigan expensive?

In Bessemer, Michigan, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Bessemer, Michigan?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bessemer, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bessemer, Michigan?

About 19.4% of people in Bessemer, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bessemer, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Bessemer, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 467 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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