Bessemer, Michigan
Quick Statistics
Bessemer is a community in Gogebic County, Michigan, home to about 1,733 people spread across 5.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,694 a year, and a typical home is worth about $69,900. About 42.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 9 percent over the past decade.
See how Bessemer has changed over the past 15 years »
Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Bessemer ranks number 333 of 745 in population, number 503 in median household income, number 709 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 78°F in July, while January nights average about 3°F. The area sees roughly 180 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bessemer, MI | 0.3 mi. | 1,176 |
| 2. | Ironwood, MI | 5.1 mi. | 4,997 |
| 3. | Wakefield, MI | 5.2 mi. | 305 |
| 4. | Wakefield, MI | 5.5 mi. | 1,683 |
| 5. | Ironwood, MI | 6.0 mi. | 2,333 |
| 6. | Hurley, WI | 8.0 mi. | 1,354 |
| 7. | Montreal, WI | 9.6 mi. | 909 |
| 8. | Pence, WI | 11.4 mi. | 163 |
What is the population of Bessemer, Michigan?
Bessemer has a population of about 1,733 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Bessemer, Michigan in?
Bessemer is located in Gogebic County, Michigan.
What is the median home value in Bessemer, Michigan?
The median home value in Bessemer is about $69,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Bessemer, Michigan?
The median personal income in Bessemer is about $29,694 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Bessemer, Michigan?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Gogebic County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Bessemer, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 78 degrees and January lows about 3 degrees, with around 180 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
Use the menu on the left to find more detailed statistics on Bessemer, Michigan.