Demographics & People — Bessemer, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,655 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~24,800 |
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| Median Age | 43.3 |
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| Total Households | 10,598 |
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| Family Households | 5,778 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,082 |
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| Black or African American | 18,103 |
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| Asian | 40 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,092 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 14,673 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,782 |
| American | 2,894 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,670 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,076 |
| English | 677 |
| Irish | 626 |
| African | 390 |
| Subsaharan African | 390 |
| German | 287 |
Language
| English Only | 22,078 |
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| Spanish | 1,632 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,871 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,678 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,486 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bessemer, Alabama.
