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Cost of living in Bessemer summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bessemer. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bessemer is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bessemer is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bessemer is $133,910.
The median income in Bessemer is $39,613.
Bessemer's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bessemer Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bessemer | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 64 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bessemer, AL Weather
The average high in Bessemer is 73.6° and the average low is 51.4°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bessemer |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bessemer Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bessemer
The current population in Bessemer is 25,400. The population has decreased 8.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,400 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 25,655 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 25,890 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 26,171 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 26,063 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 26,680 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 26,759 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 26,697 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 26,856 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 27,043 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 27,202 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 27,336 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 27,516 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 27,672 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 27,824 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bessemer
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Bessemer is:
20.5% White with 5,198 White residents.
66.6% African American with 16,925 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 89 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 5 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 543 Two Or More residents.
10.4% Hispanic with 2,640 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bessemer | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.5% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 66.6% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bessemer
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Bessemer is 53.4% female with 13,575 female residents.
Bessemer is 46.6% male with 11,824 male residents.
| Gender | Bessemer | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bessemer for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Bessemer completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Bessemer completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Bessemer completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Bessemer completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Bessemer completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Bessemer completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Bessemer completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bessemer completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bessemer completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bessemer | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bessemer, Alabama
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8.9% of households in Bessemer earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Bessemer earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.1% of households in Bessemer earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Bessemer earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Bessemer earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.9% of households in Bessemer earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Bessemer earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.1% of households in Bessemer earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Bessemer earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Bessemer earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bessemer | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.1% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
