January 6, 2014 |
Bessemer City, NCGaston County, North Carolina
Latitude: 35.284262 Longitude: -81.282853Population 5,319 (2005)Elevation of Bessemer City, North Carolina: 904 feet |
Population 2005: 5,319 Population 2004: 5,290 Population 2003: 5,291 Population 2002: 5,309 Population 2001: 5,310 Population 2000: 5,119 (2000 Census) Population 1990: 4,698 (1990 Census) Population Growth 2000 to 2005: 3.91% Population Growth 1990 to 2000: 8.96% Population (2000 Census): 5,119 Male: 2,450 (47.86%) Female: 2,669 (52.14%) Median age: 33.60 years Races, 2000 Census: White: 81.52% Black or African American: 13.42% Hispanic or Latino: 3.50% Two or more races: 1.15% Other race: 1.04% Asian: 0.59% American Indian: 0.31% Housing Units: 2,149 (2000 Census) Land Area: 4.2460 square miles Water Area: 0.0324 square miles Most populous zip code: 28016 |