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Bessemer Bend

Wyoming · 143 residents · 2.516 sq mi
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Bessemer Bend is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,929. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $393,000. With a median age of 67.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
−16%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.4
+55%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
971371772172572000201020202024Bessemer Bend
2024143
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,929
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$119,283
+378%since 2000
from $24,971 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.9%
+35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
+41%since 2010
from 0.229 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information60%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing31.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,000
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.7%
+26.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming?

Bessemer Bend, Wyoming has about 143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming?

The typical household in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming earns about $165,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bessemer Bend, Wyoming expensive?

In Bessemer Bend, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $393,000.

How educated are people in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of people in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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