Bessemer borough, PA

Q: What is the Total Population of Bessemer borough?

Total Population of Bessemer borough is 912.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Bessemer borough?

Total Male Population of Bessemer borough is 462.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Bessemer borough?

Total Female Population of Bessemer borough is 450.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bessemer borough?

There are 102.67 Males per 100 Females in Bessemer borough.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bessemer borough?

There are 97.40 Females per 100 Males in Bessemer borough.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Bessemer borough?

Median Population Age in Bessemer borough is 44.2 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Bessemer borough

Average Family Size in Bessemer borough is 3.0 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Bessemer borough

Average Household Size in Bessemer borough is 2.4 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Bessemer borough?

Per Capita income in Bessemer borough is $33,315.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Bessemer borough?

Median Family Income in Bessemer borough is $76,875.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Bessemer borough Overview

912

TOTAL POPULATION

462

MALE POPULATION

450

FEMALE POPULATION

102.67

MALES / 100 FEMALES

97.40

FEMALES / 100 MALES

44.2

MEDIAN AGE

3.0

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.4

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$33,315

PER CAPITA INCOME

$76,875

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$58,750

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

32.2%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

67.8¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.44

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

493

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

65.1%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

8.7%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Bessemer borough

The most populous races in Bessemer borough are White / Caucasian (843 | 92.4%), Two or more Races (57 | 6.2%), and Asian (12 | 1.3%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	12	1.3%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	843	92.4%
Two or more Races	57	6.2%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	912	100.0%

Ancestry in Bessemer borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Bessemer borough are German (218 | 23.9%), Italian (161 | 17.6%), Irish (156 | 17.1%), Croatian (106 | 11.6%), and English (60 | 6.6%), together accounting for 76.9% of all Bessemer borough residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	25	2.7%
Arab	1	0.1%
Austrian	3	0.3%
Burmese	5	0.5%
Croatian	106	11.6%
Dutch	2	0.2%
Eastern European	2	0.2%
English	60	6.6%
European	10	1.1%
German	218	23.9%
Irish	156	17.1%
Italian	161	17.6%
Lebanese	1	0.1%
Northern European	2	0.2%
Polish	59	6.5%
Romanian	1	0.1%
Scotch-Irish	11	1.2%
Scottish	41	4.5%
Slovak	9	1.0%
Slovene	9	1.0%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Sri Lankan	37	4.1%
Swedish	43	4.7%
Welsh	7	0.8%
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Immigrants in Bessemer borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bessemer borough came from Asia (12 | 1.3%), South Central Asia (7 | 0.8%), Eastern Asia (5 | 0.5%), Korea (5 | 0.5%), and Nepal (4 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.6% of all Bessemer borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	12	1.3%
Eastern Asia	5	0.5%
India	3	0.3%
Korea	5	0.5%
Nepal	4	0.4%
South Central Asia	7	0.8%
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Sex and Age in Bessemer borough

The most populous age groups in Bessemer borough are 15 to 19 Years (70 | 15.1%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (54 | 12.0%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	19 (4.1%)	13 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years	21 (4.5%)	18 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years	32 (6.9%)	29 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years	70 (15.1%)	26 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years	25 (5.4%)	31 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years	25 (5.4%)	29 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years	28 (6.1%)	21 (4.7%)
35 to 39 Years	27 (5.8%)	25 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years	22 (4.8%)	6 (1.3%)
45 to 49 Years	39 (8.4%)	49 (10.9%)
50 to 54 Years	17 (3.7%)	54 (12.0%)
55 to 59 Years	22 (4.8%)	16 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years	40 (8.7%)	41 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years	18 (3.9%)	17 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years	14 (3.0%)	15 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years	12 (2.6%)	8 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years	18 (3.9%)	15 (3.3%)
85 Years and over	13 (2.8%)	37 (8.2%)
Total	462 (100.0%)	450 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bessemer borough

Median Family Size in Bessemer borough

The median family size in Bessemer borough is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (155 | 65.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (64 | 27.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.31 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	155 (65.4%)	3.35
Single Male/Father	18 (7.6%)	2.33
Single Female/Mother	64 (27.0%)	2.31
Total Families	237 (100.0%)	2.99

Median Household Size in Bessemer borough

The median household size in Bessemer borough is 2.35 persons per household, with married-couple households (155 | 40.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (151 | 38.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	155 (40.0%)	3.43
Single Male/Father	18 (4.6%)	2.61
Single Female/Mother	64 (16.5%)	2.53
Non-family	151 (38.9%)	1.14
Total Households	388 (100.0%)	2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bessemer borough

Out of a total of 388 households in Bessemer borough, 237 (61.1%) are family households, while 151 (38.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 110, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 128.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	128 (33.0%)
2-Person Households	110 (28.3%)	23 (5.9%)
3-Person Households	62 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	34 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	22 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	237 (61.1%)	151 (38.9%)

Female Fertility in Bessemer borough

Fertility by Age in Bessemer borough

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bessemer borough

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bessemer borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bessemer borough

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bessemer borough

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Bessemer borough

Income Overview in Bessemer borough

Per Capita Income in Bessemer borough is $33,315, while median incomes of families and households are $76,875 and $58,750 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	912	$33,315
Median Family Income	237	$76,875
Mean Family Income	237	$84,708
Median Household Income	388	$58,750
Mean Household Income	388	$77,464
Income Deficit	237	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	912	32.23%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	912	67.77¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	912	0.44

Earnings by Sex in Bessemer borough

Average Earnings in Bessemer borough are $38,583, $44,063 for men and $29,861 for women, a difference of 32.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	251 (49.1%)	$44,063
Female	260 (50.9%)	$29,861
Total	511 (100.0%)	$38,583

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bessemer borough

The most common earnings brackets in Bessemer borough are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (42 | 16.7%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (34 | 13.1%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	19 (7.6%)	10 (3.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999	22 (8.8%)	20 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999	8 (3.2%)	6 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499	5 (2.0%)	11 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999	13 (5.2%)	27 (10.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999	15 (6.0%)	16 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999	13 (5.2%)	10 (3.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999	20 (8.0%)	21 (8.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999	4 (1.6%)	30 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999	14 (5.6%)	15 (5.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999	42 (16.7%)	4 (1.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999	25 (10.0%)	18 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	24 (9.6%)	12 (4.6%)
$100,000+	15 (6.0%)	3 (1.1%)
Total	251 (100.0%)	260 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bessemer borough

Average earnings in Bessemer borough are $56,875 for men and $39,107 for women, a difference of 31.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,125, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $47,500. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,731, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,714.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$56,250	$31,125
College or Associate's Degree	$58,125	$25,714
Bachelor's Degree	$47,500	$43,750
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$56,875	$39,107

Family Income in Bessemer borough

Family Income Brackets in Bessemer borough

According to the Bessemer borough family income data, there are 56 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	12	5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999	2	0.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	15	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	10	4.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	22	9.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	56	23.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	55	23.2%
$100,000 to $149,999	40	16.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	21	8.9%
$200,000+	4	1.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bessemer borough

5-person families (26 | 11.0%) account for the highest median family income in Bessemer borough with $99,038 per family, while 2-person families (127 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $31,354 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	127 (53.6%)	$62,708
3-Person Families	45 (19.0%)	$82,639
4-Person Families	34 (14.3%)	$99,000
5-Person Families	26 (11.0%)	$99,038
6-Person Families	5 (2.1%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	237 (100.0%)	$76,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bessemer borough

The median family income in Bessemer borough is $76,875, with families comprising 3+ earners (46) having the highest median family income of $103,125, while families with no earners (31) have the lowest median family income of $36,250, accounting for 19.4% and 13.1% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	31 (13.1%)	$36,250
1 Earner	79 (33.3%)	$56,161
2 Earners	81 (34.2%)	$97,981
3+ Earners	46 (19.4%)	$103,125
Total	237 (100.0%)	$76,875

Household Income in Bessemer borough

Household Income Brackets in Bessemer borough

With 72 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Bessemer borough, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	25	6.4%
$10,000 to $14,999	11	2.8%
$15,000 to $24,999	44	11.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	43	11.1%
$35,000 to $49,999	42	10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	65	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	72	18.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	58	14.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	12	3.1%
$200,000+	16	4.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bessemer borough

The median household income in Bessemer borough is $58,750, with the highest median household income of $83,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 81 households (20.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,500, with 116 households (29.9%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	15 (3.9%)	$76,528
25 to 44 Years	81 (20.9%)	$83,750
45 to 64 Years	176 (45.4%)	$72,292
65+ Years	116 (29.9%)	$31,500
Total	388 (100.0%)	$58,750

Poverty in Bessemer borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bessemer borough

With 11.0% poverty level for males and 9.8% for females among the residents of Bessemer borough, 6 to 11 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (50.0%) and 6 females (19.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	7 (50.0%)	4 (16.7%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	9 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)
25 to 34 Years	4 (7.5%)	9 (18.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (19.4%)
45 to 54 Years	9 (16.1%)	14 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years	17 (27.4%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.4%)
75 Years and over	5 (11.6%)	2 (3.3%)
Total	51 (11.0%)	44 (9.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bessemer borough

According to the poverty statistics in Bessemer borough, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	19 (100.0%)	13 (100.0%)
5 Years	16 (100.0%)	5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	7 (50.0%)	20 (83.3%)
12 to 14 Years	23 (100.0%)	16 (88.9%)
15 Years	15 (100.0%)	8 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	34 (79.1%)	5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	37 (100.0%)	40 (90.9%)
25 to 34 Years	49 (92.4%)	41 (82.0%)
35 to 44 Years	49 (100.0%)	25 (80.6%)
45 to 54 Years	47 (83.9%)	89 (86.4%)
55 to 64 Years	45 (72.6%)	57 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	32 (100.0%)	29 (90.6%)
75 Years and over	38 (88.4%)	58 (96.7%)
Total	411 (89.0%)	406 (90.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bessemer borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bessemer borough show that 9.0% or 14 of the total 155 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 22.2%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.5%, which includes 2 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	72 (90.0%)	8 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children	55 (96.5%)	2 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children	14 (77.8%)	4 (22.2%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	141 (91.0%)	14 (9.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bessemer borough

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bessemer borough

The poverty data for Bessemer borough shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (9.0%) and 4 of the single-parent households (4.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (22.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (12.1%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	8 (10.0%)	4 (12.1%)
1 or 2 Children	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	4 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (9.0%)	4 (4.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Bessemer borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Bessemer borough

Among the 438 employed individuals in Bessemer borough, private company employees (344 | 78.5%), self-employed (incorporated) (21 | 4.8%), and state government employees (20 | 4.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	344	78.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	21	4.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	15	3.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations	19	4.3%
Local Government Employees	15	3.4%
State Government Employees	20	4.6%
Federal Government Employees	4	0.9%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	438	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bessemer borough

According to the labor force statistics for Bessemer borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (757), 65.1% or 493 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.7% or 43 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 56 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.6% or 12 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	53 (72.6%)	12 (22.6%)
20 to 24 Years	56 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	44 (81.5%)	4 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years	49 (100.0%)	4 (8.2%)
35 to 44 Years	72 (90.0%)	3 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years	140 (88.1%)	16 (11.4%)
55 to 59 Years	33 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	41 (50.6%)	4 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years	5 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	493 (65.1%)	43 (8.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bessemer borough

According to labor force statistics for Bessemer borough, 82.2% of individuals (379) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (461) are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 70 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.8% or 3 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	16 (64.0%)	5 (18.8%)
High School Diploma	149 (70.3%)	18 (8.7%)
College / Associate Degree	144 (93.5%)	16 (10.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	70 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	379 (82.2%)	38 (8.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bessemer borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bessemer borough are Management (43 | 9.6%), Community & Social Service (39 | 8.7%), Education Instruction & Library (32 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (22 | 4.9%), and Business & Financial (15 | 3.3%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bessemer borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	3 (7.0%)	40 (93.0%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	15 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	3 (50.0%)	3 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service	3 (7.7%)	36 (92.3%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	32 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	5 (22.7%)	17 (77.3%)
Health Technologists	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	14 (11.2%)	111 (88.8%)
Total (Overall)	232 (51.6%)	218 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bessemer borough are Food Preparation & Serving (42 | 9.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (28 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (19 | 4.2%), Security & Protection (10 | 2.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (7 | 1.6%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bessemer borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (70.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (42.9%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	19 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	7 (70.0%)	3 (30.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	4 (57.1%)	3 (42.9%)
Law Enforcement	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	14 (33.3%)	28 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	49 (49.5%)	50 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)	232 (51.6%)	218 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bessemer borough are Office & Administration (43 | 9.6%), and Sales & Related (41 | 9.1%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	33 (80.5%)	8 (19.5%)
Office & Administration	17 (39.5%)	26 (60.5%)
Total (Category)	50 (59.5%)	34 (40.5%)
Total (Overall)	232 (51.6%)	218 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bessemer borough are Construction & Extraction (49 | 10.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 4.4%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	49 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	69 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	232 (51.6%)	218 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bessemer borough are Production (34 | 7.6%), Transportation (24 | 5.3%), and Material Moving (15 | 3.3%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	24 (70.6%)	10 (29.4%)
Transportation	20 (83.3%)	4 (16.7%)
Material Moving	6 (40.0%)	9 (60.0%)
Total (Category)	50 (68.5%)	23 (31.5%)
Total (Overall)	232 (51.6%)	218 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bessemer borough

Employment Industries in Bessemer borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Bessemer borough

The Bessemer borough industries that see more men than women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (86.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (97.1%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	65 (86.7%)	10 (13.3%)
Manufacturing	27 (62.8%)	16 (37.2%)
Wholesale Trade	7 (70.0%)	3 (30.0%)
Retail Trade	51 (79.7%)	13 (20.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing	10 (66.7%)	5 (33.3%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	38 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	1 (2.9%)	33 (97.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	14 (21.2%)	52 (78.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	13 (25.5%)	38 (74.5%)
Public Administration	7 (70.0%)	3 (30.0%)
Total	232 (51.6%)	218 (48.4%)

Education in Bessemer borough

School Enrollment in Bessemer borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 201 students in Bessemer borough are high school (94 | 46.8%), middle school (38 | 18.9%), and elementary school (22 | 11.0%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	5	2.5%
Kindergarten	16	8.0%
Elementary School	22	11.0%
Middle School	38	18.9%
High School	94	46.8%
College / Undergraduate	21	10.4%
Graduate / Professional	5	2.5%
Total	201	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bessemer borough

Out of a total of 201 students who are enrolled in schools in Bessemer borough, 17 (8.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 184 (91.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (71.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 34 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	61 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	71 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	4 (28.6%)	10 (71.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	5 (41.7%)	7 (58.3%)
Total	184 (91.5%)	17 (8.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bessemer borough

Education (24 | 28.2%), science & technology (16 | 18.8%), business (16 | 18.8%), physical & health sciences (9 | 10.6%), and arts & humanities (6 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 85 individuals in Bessemer borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	3	3.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	3	3.5%
Physical & Health Sciences	9	10.6%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	1	1.2%
Engineering	5	5.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	16	18.8%
Business	16	18.8%
Education	24	28.2%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	2	2.4%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	6	7.1%
Total	85	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bessemer borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bessemer borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bessemer borough are males with 3 vehicles (78, accounting for 35.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (44, making up 36.3%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	42 (18.8%)	53 (24.6%)
2 Vehicles	65 (29.1%)	95 (44.2%)
3 Vehicles	78 (35.0%)	44 (20.5%)
4 Vehicles	15 (6.7%)	11 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles	20 (9.0%)	12 (5.6%)
Total	223 (100.0%)	215 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bessemer borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bessemer borough are 30 to 34 minutes (65 commuters, 15.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (64 commuters, 15.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (61 commuters, 14.6%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	20	4.8%
5 to 9 Minutes	15	3.6%
10 to 14 Minutes	41	9.8%
15 to 19 Minutes	61	14.6%
20 to 24 Minutes	51	12.2%
25 to 29 Minutes	47	11.2%
30 to 34 Minutes	65	15.5%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	32	7.7%
45 to 59 Minutes	64	15.3%
60 to 89 Minutes	22	5.3%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Bessemer borough

The most common commute times in Bessemer borough are 15 to 19 minutes (42 commuters, 19.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (50 commuters, 25.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	4 (1.8%)	16 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	6 (2.8%)	9 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes	28 (12.8%)	13 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes	42 (19.3%)	19 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes	34 (15.6%)	17 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes	15 (6.9%)	32 (16.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	15 (6.9%)	50 (25.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	19 (8.7%)	13 (6.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes	42 (19.3%)	22 (11.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	13 (6.0%)	9 (4.5%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bessemer borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bessemer borough are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (44, 20.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (41, 20.5%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	24 (11.0%)	5 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	43 (19.7%)	9 (4.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	40 (18.3%)	16 (8.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	11 (5.1%)	20 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	44 (20.2%)	41 (20.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	23 (10.5%)	37 (18.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	15 (6.9%)	6 (3.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	4 (1.8%)	21 (10.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	4 (1.8%)	12 (6.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	5 (2.3%)	10 (5.0%)
Total	218 (100.0%)	200 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bessemer borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Bessemer borough

Of the total 388 dwellings in Bessemer borough, owner-occupied units account for 308 (79.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 80 (20.6%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	308	79.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	80	20.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units	388	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bessemer borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	128	33.0%
2-Person Household	133	34.3%
3-Person Household	62	16.0%
4+ Person Household	65	16.8%
Total Housing Units	388	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bessemer borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	69 (53.9%)	59 (46.1%)
2-Person Household	128 (96.2%)	5 (3.8%)
3-Person Household	53 (85.5%)	9 (14.5%)
4+ Person Household	58 (89.2%)	7 (10.8%)
Total Housing Units	308 (79.4%)	80 (20.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bessemer borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	4 (50.0%)	4 (50.0%)
High School Diploma	157 (75.1%)	52 (24.9%)
College/Associate Degree	80 (78.4%)	22 (21.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	67 (97.1%)	2 (2.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bessemer borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	57	14.7%
35 to 44 Years	39	10.1%
45 to 54 Years	101	26.0%
55 to 64 Years	75	19.3%
65 to 74 Years	45	11.6%
75 to 84 Years	34	8.8%
85 Years and Over	37	9.5%
Total	388	100.0%

Housing Finances in Bessemer borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Bessemer borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	308 (79.4%)	$73,125
Renter-Occupied	80 (20.6%)	$23,438
Average	388 (100.0%)	$58,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bessemer borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	17 (21.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999	7 (2.3%)	4 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	3 (1.0%)	10 (12.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999	12 (3.9%)	19 (23.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	35 (11.4%)	8 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	32 (10.4%)	10 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	60 (19.5%)	5 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	72 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	54 (17.5%)	4 (5.0%)
$150,000 or more	25 (8.1%)	3 (3.7%)
Total	308 (100.0%)	80 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bessemer borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	47 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	75 (24.3%)	44 (55.0%)
$800 to $999	59 (19.2%)	13 (16.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499	95 (30.8%)	9 (11.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999	22 (7.1%)	4 (5.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	308 (100.0%)	80 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bessemer borough

Housing Structures in Bessemer borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	333	85.8%
Single Unit, Attached	6	1.5%
2 Unit Apartments	20	5.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	19	4.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	2	0.5%
Mobile Home / Other	8	2.1%
Total	388	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bessemer borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	290 (87.1%)	43 (12.9%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	10 (50.0%)	10 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	19 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	308 (79.4%)	80 (20.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bessemer borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	3 (1.0%)	2 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	21 (26.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms	96 (31.2%)	38 (47.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms	145 (47.1%)	15 (18.8%)
8 or more Rooms	64 (20.8%)	4 (5.0%)
Total	308 (100.0%)	80 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bessemer borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	230 (74.7%)	45 (56.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	40 (13.0%)	28 (35.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	27 (8.8%)	7 (8.7%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	308 (100.0%)	80 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bessemer borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	98 (31.8%)	67 (83.8%)
2 Vehicles	128 (41.6%)	9 (11.3%)
3 or more Vehicles	72 (23.4%)	4 (5.0%)
Total	308 (100.0%)	80 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bessemer borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bessemer borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	115	193
Median Property Value	$110,800	$103,900
Median Household Income	$49,688	$16
Monthly Housing Costs	$526	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$1,595	$1

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bessemer borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	46 (40.0%)	91 (47.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999	58 (50.4%)	92 (47.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	6 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	115 (100.0%)	193 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bessemer borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	6 (5.2%)	18 (9.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999	17 (14.8%)	2 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	21 (18.3%)	5 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999	14 (12.2%)	14 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	15 (13.0%)	18 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	18 (15.7%)	45 (23.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	15 (13.0%)	54 (28.0%)
$150,000 or more	9 (7.8%)	39 (20.2%)
Total	115 (100.0%)	193 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bessemer borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	58 (50.4%)	78,438 (40,641.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x	12 (10.4%)	142 (73.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x	14 (12.2%)	29 (15.0%)
4.0x or more	25 (21.7%)	11 (5.7%)
Total	115 (100.0%)	193 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bessemer borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	13 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	36 (31.3%)	19 (9.8%)
$800 to $1,499	57 (49.6%)	99 (51.3%)
Total	115 (100.0%)	193 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bessemer borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bessemer borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	171 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	67 (88.2%)	9 (11.8%)
26 to 34 Years	79 (90.8%)	8 (9.2%)
35 to 44 Years	77 (96.3%)	3 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years	159 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	106 (89.1%)	13 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years	64 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	103 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	879 (96.4%)	33 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bessemer borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	171 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	67 (88.2%)	9 (11.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bessemer borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	103 (88.0%)	14 (12.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	133 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	137 (92.6%)	11 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	255 (98.5%)	4 (1.5%)
$100,000 and over	251 (98.4%)	4 (1.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bessemer borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	12 (22.6%)	41 (77.4%)
6 to 18 Years	46 (26.9%)	139 (81.3%)
19 to 25 Years	13 (17.1%)	63 (82.9%)
25 to 34 Years	15 (17.2%)	64 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years	11 (13.8%)	66 (82.5%)
45 to 54 Years	28 (17.6%)	141 (88.7%)
55 to 64 Years	18 (15.1%)	90 (75.6%)
65 to 74 Years	64 (100.0%)	39 (60.9%)
75 Years and over	103 (100.0%)	77 (74.8%)
Total	310 (34.0%)	720 (78.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bessemer borough

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	13 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	15 (13.5%)	12 (20.0%)
18 to 34 Years	17 (18.9%)	4 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years	19 (11.4%)	32 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years	6 (18.8%)	6 (18.8%)
75 Years and over	27 (62.8%)	35 (58.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bessemer borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bessemer borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	9 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years	6 (18.8%)	1 (3.1%)
75 Years and over	9 (20.9%)	14 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bessemer borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	13 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years	8 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	1 (2.3%)	2 (3.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bessemer borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	15 (13.5%)	10 (16.7%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years	17 (10.2%)	11 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.6%)
75 Years and over	16 (37.2%)	6 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bessemer borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	6 (3.6%)	11 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years	6 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	19 (44.2%)	33 (55.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bessemer borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	8 (18.6%)	12 (20.0%)

Technology Access in Bessemer borough

Computing Device Access in Bessemer borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	248	63.9%
Smartphone	281	72.4%
Tablet	217	55.9%
No Computing Device	83	21.4%
Total	388	100.0%

Internet Access in Bessemer borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	246	63.4%
Cellular Data Only	30	7.7%
Satellite Internet	12	3.1%
No Internet	100	25.8%
Total	388	100.0%

Bessemer borough Summary

Bessemer Borough is a small borough located in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the northwest corner of the county, just south of the city of New Castle. The borough has a population of approximately 1,400 people and covers an area of 0.6 square miles.

History

Bessemer Borough was founded in 1876 by the Bessemer Coal Company. The company was founded by William Bessemer, who had previously worked in the coal industry in England. The company was responsible for the development of the town, which was named after William Bessemer. The town was originally a mining town, with the coal company providing the majority of the jobs. The town grew rapidly in the late 19th century, and by the early 20th century, it had become a thriving community.

The town was incorporated as a borough in 1901. In the early 20th century, the town was home to several businesses, including a hotel, a bank, a post office, a movie theater, and several stores. The town also had a trolley line that connected it to New Castle.

In the mid-20th century, the coal industry began to decline, and the town's economy shifted to other industries. The town is now home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Geography

Bessemer Borough is located in the northwest corner of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It is situated on the banks of the Shenango River, which forms the border between Pennsylvania and Ohio. The borough is bordered to the north by the city of New Castle, to the east by Union Township, to the south by Neshannock Township, and to the west by Mahoning Township.

The borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the borough. The climate is humid continental, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Economy

The economy of Bessemer Borough is largely based on small businesses. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a few manufacturing companies, including a steel mill and a plastics factory.

The town is also home to a few small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and hay. The town also has a few small wineries, which produce a variety of wines.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bessemer Borough was 1,400. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

The median household income in the borough was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000. The per capita income was $19,000. About 11.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bessemer borough?

Total Population of Bessemer borough is 912.

What is the Total Male Population of Bessemer borough?

Total Male Population of Bessemer borough is 462.

What is the Total Female Population of Bessemer borough?

Total Female Population of Bessemer borough is 450.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bessemer borough?

There are 102.67 Males per 100 Females in Bessemer borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bessemer borough?

There are 97.40 Females per 100 Males in Bessemer borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Bessemer borough?

Median Population Age in Bessemer borough is 44.2 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Bessemer borough

Average Family Size in Bessemer borough is 3.0 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Bessemer borough

Average Household Size in Bessemer borough is 2.4 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Bessemer borough?

Per Capita income in Bessemer borough is $33,315.

What is the Median Family Income in Bessemer borough?

Median Family Income in Bessemer borough is $76,875.

What is the Median Household income in Bessemer borough?

Median Household Income in Bessemer borough is $58,750.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Bessemer borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Bessemer borough is 32.2%.

Women in Bessemer borough earn 67.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bessemer borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Bessemer borough is 0.44.

How Large is the Labor Force in Bessemer borough?

There are 493 People in the Labor Forcein in Bessemer borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bessemer borough?

65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Bessemer borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Bessemer borough?

Unemployment Rate in Bessemer borough is 8.7%.