Bessemer city, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bessemer city is a small community located in Michigan, within Gogebic County. The total population is 1,778. It ranks as the 332nd most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bessemer city is 50.2 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bessemer city is $50,792. This is 29% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $76,100. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Bessemer city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bessemer city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bessemer city, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. For official data, visit data.census.gov.