Bessemer, AL

Living in Bessemer

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 25
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 16
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Schools 9
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Residents

27k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black72%
Caucasian20%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$4.7k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office21%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$4.8k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$525 Median Monthly Rent +$135 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bessemer

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Bessemer

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bessemer

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding65
Tornado31
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bessemer, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bessemer, AL

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St Aloysius School
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Bessemer, AL

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Miles College
9 miles, NE
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Samford University
12 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bessemer, AL

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Airports

Airports near Bessemer, AL