Demographics in Bessemer, AL
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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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)White19.8%
Black70.6%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian0.2%
Two or More4.3%
Other5.1%
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%.