Bessemer township is located in Gogebic County Michigan. Bessemer township has a 2024 population of 1,110. Bessemer township is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,128 in 2020.
The average household income in Bessemer township is $72,728 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median age in Bessemer township is 45.2 years: 45 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bessemer township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,150 | 90.05% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 7.83% |
| Other race | 14 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 520 | 2.44 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 296 | 2.78 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 168 | 1.19 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 36 | 3.69 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 20 | 5.5 | 50 | 50 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 4.64% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 20.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 11.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 9.38% |
| High School Graduate | 308 | 32.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 210 | 22.13% |
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 | 854 | 810 | 197 |
| Black | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 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 white people with a rate of 23.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,417 | $0 | $67,841 |
| High School Graduate | $31,406 | $33,125 | $31,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,313 | $46,823 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $38,309 | $46,786 | $25,938 |
$38,313
Average Earnings
$46,823
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.91% of Bessemer township residents speak only English, while 2.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,130 | 97 | 8.58% |
| Black | 99 | 64 | 64.65% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 6 | 16.67% |
12.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.77%
Male Poverty Rate
10.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bessemer township is Black, with 64.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bessemer township is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Some College | 9.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Female Employed | 2.66% |
| Male Employed | 0.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,313 | $89,107 |
| Households | $52,500 | $72,728 |
| Married Families | $71,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,167 | $36,477 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
103
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 10.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
53.01%
Born in Bessemer township
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.22% of Bessemer township residents were born in the United States, with 53.01% having been born in Michigan. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,060 | -10 | -0.93% |
| 2028 | 1,070 | -10 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 1,080 | -10 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 1,090 | -10 | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 1,100 | -10 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 1,110 | -10 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 1,120 | -10 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 1,130 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 1,129 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,128 | 44 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 1,084 | -14 | -1.28% |
| 2018 | 1,098 | -6 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 1,104 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,102 | -13 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 1,115 | -8 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 1,123 | -11 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 1,134 | -8 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 1,142 | -14 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 1,156 | -15 | -1.28% |
| 2010 | 1,171 | 0 | 0% |