Bessemer, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Bessemer is a community in Jefferson County, Alabama, home to about 25,400 people spread across 40.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $24,626 a year, and a typical home is worth about $135,900. About 24.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Bessemer ranks number 24 of 592 in population, number 435 in median household income, number 308 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Bessemer typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hueytown, AL | 3.7 mi. | 16,414 |
| 2. | Lipscomb, AL | 4.6 mi. | 2,214 |
| 3. | Brighton, AL | 5.0 mi. | 3,079 |
| 4. | Midfield, AL | 6.5 mi. | 5,045 |
| 5. | Concord, AL | 7.4 mi. | 1,913 |
| 6. | North Johns, AL | 7.5 mi. | 129 |
| 7. | Fairfield, AL | 7.8 mi. | 9,728 |
| 8. | Helena, AL | 8.1 mi. | 21,769 |
What is the population of Bessemer, Alabama?
Bessemer has a population of about 25,400 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Bessemer, Alabama in?
Bessemer is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Bessemer, Alabama?
The median home value in Bessemer is about $135,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Bessemer, Alabama?
The median personal income in Bessemer is about $24,626 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Bessemer, Alabama?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Bessemer, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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