Demographics in Bessemer City, NC

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

Where is Bessemer City?

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Population

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

Total Population

5,508

Male

2,777

50.4%

Female

2,731

49.6%

Median Age

34.3

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

82.9%

Black

11.0%

Hispanic

6.9%

Asian

0.1%

Two or More

4.5%

Other

0.8%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

9.9%

High School or Higher

35.3%

Foreign Born

3.9%

Veterans

6.2%

Married

34.1%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

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

Bessemer City, NC has a population of 5,508 with a median age of 34.3. The racial makeup is 82.9% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 11.0% Black. About 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.9%.