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Bessemer Bend

Wyoming · 199 residents · 2.516 sq mi
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Bessemer Bend is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,885. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $359,500. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 158%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
+17%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.2
+20%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
971371772172572000201020202024Bessemer Bend
2024143
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,885
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,950
−8%since 2000
from $24,971 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.229
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,500
+158%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.9
+160%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(11)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(29)
Diversity Score
15
+14%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
41.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming?

Bessemer Bend, Wyoming has about 199 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming earns about $60,885 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 $359,500.

How educated are people in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming?

About 24.0% 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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