January 6, 2014 |
Bessemer, ALJefferson County, Alabama
Latitude: 33.391343 Longitude: -86.956569Population 28,641 (2005)Elevation of Bessemer, Alabama: 513 feet |
Population 2005: 28,641 Population 2004: 28,888 Population 2003: 29,133 Population 2002: 29,311 Population 2001: 29,545 Population 2000: 29,672 (2000 Census) Population 1990: 33,497 (1990 Census) Population Growth 2000 to 2005: -3.47% Population Growth 1990 to 2000: -11.42% Population (2000 Census): 29,672 Male: 13,450 (45.33%) Female: 16,222 (54.67%) Median age: 35.90 years Races, 2000 Census: Black or African American: 69.55% White: 28.50% Hispanic or Latino: 1.14% Two or more races: 0.74% Other race: 0.30% American Indian: 0.28% Asian: 0.18% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander: 0.02% Housing Units: 12,790 (2000 Census) Land Area: 40.7029 square miles Water Area: 0.0672 square miles Most populous zip code: 35020 |