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49911

Bessemer, MI

Total Population
2,769
Median Household Income
$51,036
Median Home Value
$107,400
Median Rent
$513

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$51,036
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$107,400
100.6% above state median
Rent
$513
100% above state median
Median Age
49.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Bessemer, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 49.0 years, likely more established households.

Poverty rate of 17.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$51,036
-32.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.22 people

Total Households
1,227
Family Households
53.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
40.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
13.0%
#3 Industry
Finance
10.3%
Total Employed Residents:638

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
20.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.6%
7 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
3 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,158
Commute Insights
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.2%
1,320 employed
Labor Force
1,401
81 unemployed
Median Age
49.0 years
Per Capita Income
$28,772
Poverty Rate
17.1%

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