Bessemer is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 26063 residents.. The poverty rate of Bessemer is 25.9%, which is 85% higher than national average. The typical household in Bessemer earns $30284 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 68.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Bessemer are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 7 workers in Bessemer is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bessemer, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bessemer remained 13.8%, which is 194% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bessemer, only 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bessemer is 84, which is 16% lower than national average. Median home value in Bessemer is $100100 , which is 56% lower than national average. While median income in Bessemer remained $30284, which is 55% lower than national average.