Bessemer City City, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 5119 people, 2009 households, and 1436 families residing in the city. The population density was 1205.6 people per square mile (465.48/kmē), it is the 134th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 2149 housing units at an average density of 505.6 per square mile (195.21/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.55 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median age is 33.6 years, The median age of males was 32.6 years, for females the median age was 34.8 years. The racial makeup of the city was 83.49% White, 13.42% Black or African American, 0.31% American Indian, 0.59% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.15% from two or more races and 1.04% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $33826, it is 309th wealthiest city by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $39759, making it the 374th wealthiest city by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $15971, it is the 405th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $21396, Median income for males is $26353, compared with $17580 for females.
In 2000, 1194 pupils and students, of which 47.99% are male and 52.01% are female, 23.32% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.37% nursery or pri school, 6.11% kindergarten, 52.51% elementary school, 20.6% high school and 14.41% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5119 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5334 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5335 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5329 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5318 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5286 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5271 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5300 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5358 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5463 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5562 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 41 | 35 | 76 |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| Elementary school | 313 | 314 | 627 |
| High school | 122 | 124 | 246 |
| College or graduate school | 61 | 111 | 172 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City city, North Carolina | $33826 | $39759 | $15971 |
| Gaston County, North Carolina | $39482 | $46271 | $19225 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |