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Bessemer Bend

Wyoming · 143 residents · 2.52 sq mi
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Bessemer Bend is a city of 143 people in Wyoming. The median age is 67.4, about 28 years above the US median. That is roughly 118% ahead of the Wyoming median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. Median household income runs $165,929, well clear of the $82,259 US median. That puts it 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

143
−16%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
2000 – 2024
57 / sq mi
−39%since 2009
from 93 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
67.4
+55%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.52 sq mi
Population, 20002024
971371772172572000201020202024Bessemer Bend
2024143
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6435%(50)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7444.1%(63)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8421%(30)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$165,929
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$393,000
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.54 people
−41%since 2010
from 2.62 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
2.4
−43%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Scottish37.1%(53)
Dutch35%(50)
English5.6%(8)
Irish5.6%(8)
Norwegian4.9%(7)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
68.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
49.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
−64.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
31.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
38.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
42.7%
+26.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
58.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
58.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married47.7%(42)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced52.3%(46)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married70.9%(39)
Widowed14.5%(8)
Divorced14.5%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
35.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
65.0%
+30.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
27.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
48.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
65.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 7 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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