Bessemer has a population of approximately 26,171 and experiences a population change rate of -11.80%. The population density is 645.6 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Bessemer is $32,416, with 10,521 households and an average household size of 2.42.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Bessemer is $108,600 with an appreciation rate of 19.70%. 42.91% of housing in the state is owned while 37.70% is rented.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bessemer is 79.6 %.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Bessemer is 2.50%, and recent job growth is at 0.98%. Future job growth is projected at 39.05%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Bessemer is 10.00%, while the income tax rate is 5.00% .
Education
School expenditures in Bessemer are $13,194, and the school ratio is 19.3:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 90.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 32.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 57 inches per year, with 1.1 inches of snow per year.
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