The population of Bessemer is 26,999.
A review of population trends shows a -16% change since 1990 and -9% since 2000.
| Bessemer POPULATION OVERVIEW |
| Total Population |
26,999 |
| % Change since 1990 |
-16 |
| % Change since 2000 |
-9 |
| Median Age (years) |
36.01 |
| Male Population |
12,087 |
| Female Population |
14,911 |
| Bessemer POPULATION BREAKOUT BY GENDER |
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The following chart details the racial composition of Bessemer.
| Bessemer Population Diversity |
| Race |
Title Elements |
# People of this race |
| White |
|
6,698 |
| Black |
|
18,970 |
| American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut |
|
85 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander |
|
88 |
| Other |
|
1,158 |
| Hawaiian or Pacific Islander |
|
0.00 |
| Hispanic |
|
1,350 |
| Bessemer MARITAL STATUS |
| Never Married |
6,914 |
| Now Married |
8,079 |
| Separated |
1,337 |
| Widowed |
2,829 |
| Divorced |
2,465 |