Demographics in Bessemer, AL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Bessemer?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

25,655

Male

12,098

47.2%

Female

13,557

52.8%

Median Age

42.8

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
White
19.8%
Black
70.6%
Hispanic
8.2%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More
4.3%
Other
5.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

10.1%

High School or Higher

38.2%

Foreign Born

3.5%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

24.3%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bessemer, AL has a population of 25,655 with a median age of 42.8. The racial makeup is 19.8% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 70.6% Black. About 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.5%.