Bessemer, Alabama
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Bessemer, Alabama, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,400 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $39,613 | $63,999 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.6% | 28.4% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $135,900 | $209,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $961 | $1,007 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.9% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 4.0% | 4.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 26.2 | 25.5 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 9.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 23.6% | 46.1% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Bessemer, Alabama
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 20.5% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 66.6% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 50.3 | 52.8 | 61.4 |
Age in Bessemer, Alabama
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 43.3 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 20.0% | 22.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 10.4% | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 26.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 22.1% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Bessemer, Alabama
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 10,925 | 1,997,247 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 53.6% | 64.5% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 21.4% | 29.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 30.1% | 18.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 40.7% | 30.8% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 43.1% | 31.9% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Bessemer, Alabama
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $25,797 | $36,087 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 31.4% | 19.7% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 1.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.9% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 55.6% | 34.4% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 26.9% | 13.7% | n/a |
Housing in Bessemer, Alabama
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 12,827 | 2,337,265 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 74.1% | 69.1% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 10.9% | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 14.8% | 14.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,963.0 | 1,986.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.6% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 32.1% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $883 | $788 | n/a |
Education in Bessemer, Alabama
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 13.9% | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 38.5% | 30.3% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 32.0% | 29.9% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.2% | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 5.4% | 11.1% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Bessemer, Alabama
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 49.5% | 58.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 75.7% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 19.2% | 25.5% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 3.9% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 10.9% | 5.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in Bessemer, Alabama
| Statistic | Bessemer | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 82.7% | 67.5% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.6% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.4% | 2.4% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 90.1% | 94.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 9.3% | 3.9% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.5% | 4.5% | 16.7% |