Bessemer City, NC

Living in Bessemer City

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 18
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 30
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Schools 2
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Residents

5.5k Population +138 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated
68% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Black14%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K<1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector89%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation41%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$575 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas33%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bessemer City

United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Gaston County2

Property Crime in Bessemer City

United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Gaston County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 43 4 1
Mar 50 4 1
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 3 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bessemer City

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bessemer City, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bessemer City, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Bessemer City, NC

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Belmont Abbey College
14 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bessemer City, NC

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Atrium Health Lincoln
15 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Bessemer City, NC

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