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Bessemer is home to roughly 25,655 residents. Bessemer was founded in 1887 and sits in Jefferson County. The median age is 42.8 and the median household income is $37,844. Homes carry a median value of $129,800, and about 55% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (70.6%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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