Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bessemer, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,733

Median Agei

48.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%1,532

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%78

American Indian/Alaska Native

3%52

Two or More

2.5%43

Asian

1%17

Black

0.6%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%22

High School Diploma

30.1%383

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%113

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%170

Associate's Degree

19.7%251

Bachelor's Degree

18%229

Master's Degree

4.3%55

Professional Degree

0.5%6

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

22.8%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$69,900

Median Renti

$546

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.4%588

Renter-Occupied

27.6%224

Total Units

1,119

Homeownership

72.4%

Vacancy Rate

27.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.5%138

$50K–$100K

35.9%211

$100K–$150K

11.9%70

$150K–$200K

20.1%118

$200K–$300K

6.1%36

$300K–$500K

2.6%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

118

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

2.3%26

1990–1999

11%123

1980–1989

4.8%54

1970–1979

7%78

1960–1969

4.1%46

1950–1959

11.1%124

1940–1949

14.7%165

1939 or earlier

45%503

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%601

Electricity

17.2%140

Fuel Oil

3.9%32

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%20

No Fuel

1.8%15

Wood

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,523

Mean Household Incomei

$68,065

Per Capita Incomei

$30,156

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

1,010

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%15

$10K–$15K

4.3%35

$15K–$20K

5.7%46

$20K–$25K

7.9%64

$25K–$30K

8.5%69

$30K–$35K

6.7%54

$35K–$40K

3.2%26

$40K–$45K

5.8%47

$45K–$50K

4.2%34

$50K–$60K

6.4%52

$60K–$75K

7.1%58

$75K–$100K

11.5%93

$100K–$125K

8%65

$125K–$150K

14.3%116

$150K–$200K

4.7%38

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

181%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

961

Avg. Commutei

15.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

961

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

132(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured