Bessemer is a city located in Gogebic County Michigan. Bessemer has a 2024 population of 1,772. It is also the county seat of Gogebic County. Bessemer is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,799 in 2020.
The average household income in Bessemer is $62,436 with a poverty rate of 18.37%. The median age in Bessemer is 50.4 years: 48.5 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bessemer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,600 | 93.68% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 4.57% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 831 | 2.02 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 408 | 2.55 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 288 | 1.02 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 86 | 2.22 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Male | 49 | 3.14 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
2.44
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 1.53% |
| Associates Degree | 307 | 24.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214 | 17.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 410 | 33.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 227 | 18.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,148 | 1,129 | 263 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 14 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,302 | $71,069 | $61,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $13,939 | $0 | $14,069 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,125 | $41,364 | $37,625 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $32,969 | $43,093 |
$38,125
Average Earnings
$41,364
Average Male
$37,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.8% of Bessemer residents speak only English, while 2.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,567 | 282 | 18% |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
18.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.67%
Male Poverty Rate
18.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bessemer is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bessemer is White, with 18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.46% |
| High School | 17.16% |
| Some College | 13.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 35% |
| Male Employed | 13.99% |
| Female Employed | 3.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,250 | $76,647 |
| Households | $49,323 | $62,436 |
| Married Families | $91,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,000 | $34,483 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 9.35% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 29.31% |
| Black | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.6%
Born in Bessemer
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
98.65% of Bessemer residents were born in the United States, with 72.6% having been born in Michigan. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,738 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 1,745 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 1,752 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 1,758 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 1,765 | -7 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,772 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 1,779 | -20 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 1,799 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,800 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,799 | 93 | 5.45% |
| 2019 | 1,706 | -44 | -2.51% |
| 2018 | 1,750 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 1,761 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,764 | -19 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 1,783 | -30 | -1.65% |
| 2014 | 1,813 | -21 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 1,834 | -20 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 1,854 | -25 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 1,879 | -28 | -1.47% |
| 2010 | 1,907 | 0 | 0% |