Bessemer, NC

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Bessemer

Neighborhood

Guilford, NC

Englewood Forest / Mount Zion

Scott Park / Cumberland

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Bessemer

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

4.4%

Households with Children

43.6%

School Enrollment K-12

579

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.1%
School Age (5-17): 32.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.7%
Working Age (35-54): 27.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 6.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.2%
High School / GED: 35.1%
Some College or Associate's: 38.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 4.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.2%
Single Parents: 26.4%
Couples & Adults: 15.7%
Living Alone: 40.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 27.4%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 65.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 71.6%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 26.9%
South American: 1.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 47.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 72.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 75.6%
Spanish: 23.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 13.7%
High School (9-12): 9.8%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 64.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources