Bessemer City is a somewhat small city located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 5,625 people and five associated neighborhoods, Bessemer City is the 148th largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some cities, Bessemer City isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Bessemer City are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Bessemer City is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Bessemer City who work in sales jobs (16.05%), office and administrative support (9.98%), and food service (8.66%). As is often the case in a small city, Bessemer City doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, the citizens of Bessemer City rank slightly lower than the national average. 14.41% of adults 25 and older in Bessemer City have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Bessemer City in 2022 was $26,546, which is lower middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $106,184 for a family of four. However, Bessemer City contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Bessemer City is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Bessemer City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bessemer City residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Bessemer City include English, German, Irish, French, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Bessemer City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
