Statistic Bessemer Michigan National
Population 1,659 9,986,857 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 302 178 91
Median age 50.8 39.5 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.8:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 57% 55% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 26% 41% 43%
Speak English 97% 91% 79%
Speak Spanish 1% 3% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Bessemer is 69% higher than Michigan
  • The median age in Bessemer is 29% higher than Michigan
  • In Bessemer 95.72% of the population is White
  • In Bessemer 0.66% of the population is Black
  • In Bessemer 1.87% of the population is Asian

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      Bessemer population breakdown by race

      Race Bessemer Michigan National
      White 95.72% 78.89% 73.35%
      Black 0.66% 13.89% 12.63%
      Asian 1.87% 2.79% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.48% 0.53% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.03% 0.18%
      Mixed race 1.15% 2.74% 3.06%
      Other race 0.12% 1.12% 4.75%
      In Bessemer, 1.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Bessemer, MI demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).