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Bessemer Bend

Wyoming · 202 residents · 2.516 sq mi
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Bessemer Bend is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,094. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 15% 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 $275,000. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
+19%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+26%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
971371772172572000201020202024Bessemer Bend
2024143
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,094
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,698
+59%since 2000
from $24,971 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
5.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(18)
Diversity Score
9
−30%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
33.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming?

Bessemer Bend, Wyoming has about 202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming earns about $81,094 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 $275,000.

How educated are people in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming?

About 14.8% 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 16.4% 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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