| Index | Bessemer City | North Carolina | National |
| Income per capita | $27,929 | $40,311 | $44,883 |
| Median household income | $57,721 | $71,390 | $81,333 |
| Median income owner occupied | $84,085 | $89,419 | $106,172 |
| Median income renter occupied | $41,297 | $45,314 | $52,080 |
| Median earnings male | $34,061 | $47,759 | $54,343 |
| Median earnings female | $37,544 | $37,334 | $38,439 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Poverty level | 13.3% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.
| Labour Type | Male | Female |
| Construction industry | 16.9% | 16.9% |
| Manufacturing sector | 23.7% | 23.7% |
| Financial & insurance services | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Wholesale & retail services | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| Public administration | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing & utilities | 14.9% | 14.9% |
| Education, health & social services | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Other | 30.6% | 30.6% |
| City | Population | Household Income | National Avg. |
| Lake Wylie, SC | 14,454 | $153,651 | 88.9% |
| Cramerton, NC | 4,547 | $132,502 | 62.9% |
| McAdenville, NC | 1,080 | $131,365 | 61.5% |
| Belmont, NC | 12,690 | $109,223 | 34.3% |
| Ranlo, NC | 3,780 | $99,038 | 21.8% |
| Bessemer City, NC | 5,750 | $57,721 | 29.0% |
| City | Population | Household Income | National Avg. |
| Willow Park, TX | 5,749 | $148,755 | 82.9% |
| Brookshire, TX | 5,752 | $63,839 | 21.5% |
| Swartz Creek, MI | 5,754 | $76,928 | 5.4% |
| Berryville, AR | 5,744 | $61,969 | 23.8% |
| Apple Valley, OH | 5,744 | $109,968 | 35.2% |
| Bessemer City, NC | 5,750 | $57,721 | 29.0% |
Here are the best places to live in North Carolina
Safest States In The US
Most Dangerous States In The US
Check out the 10 safest cities in North Carolina