Bessemer, AL Demographics

A map of Bessemer's Population by Race

Bessemer, Alabama had a population of 26,019 in 2020. It was 18.7% White, 69.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bessemer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Bessemer is the 23rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Bessemer's White Population

4,877 residents of Bessemer identify as White, or 18.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Bessemer considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Bessemer is ranked #549 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bessemer is more White than neighboring Lipscomb (13.1% White), Brighton (3.5% White), and Midfield (8.1% White). Bessemer is less White than neighboring Hueytown (51.5% White), and McCalla (56.5% White).

Bessemer's Black Population

18,107 residents of Bessemer identify as Black, or 69.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bessemer considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Bessemer is ranked #51 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bessemer is more Black than neighboring Lipscomb (61.8% Black), Hueytown (38.7% Black), and McCalla (35.4% Black). Bessemer is less Black than neighboring Brighton (77.2% Black), and Midfield (84% Black).

Bessemer's Asian Population

68 residents of Bessemer identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bessemer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Bessemer is ranked #272 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bessemer is more Asian than neighboring Lipscomb (0% Asian), Brighton (0.2% Asian), and Midfield (0.1% Asian). Bessemer is less Asian than neighboring Hueytown (0.4% Asian), and McCalla (0.9% Asian).

Bessemer's Hispanic Population

2,305 residents of Bessemer identify as Hispanic, or 8.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bessemer roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Bessemer is ranked #53 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bessemer is more Hispanic than neighboring Hueytown (5.7% Hispanic), McCalla (3.5% Hispanic), and Midfield (5.4% Hispanic). Bessemer is less Hispanic than neighboring Lipscomb (21.5% Hispanic), and Brighton (17% Hispanic).

Bessemer's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Bessemer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bessemer roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Bessemer is ranked #329 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bessemer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lipscomb (0.4% Native American/Other), and Brighton (0.3% Native American/Other). Bessemer is less Native American/Other than neighboring McCalla (0.7% Native American/Other), and Midfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

Bessemer's Multiracial Population

540 residents of Bessemer identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bessemer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Bessemer is ranked #485 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Bessemer is more Multiracial than neighboring Brighton (1.8% Multiracial), and Midfield (1.8% Multiracial). Bessemer is less Multiracial than neighboring Lipscomb (3.1% Multiracial), Hueytown (3.1% Multiracial), and McCalla (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.