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Bessemer, PA


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Bessemer, Pennsylvania

Bessemer, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence county, is 11 miles SE of Youngstown, Ohio (center to center) and 45 miles NW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 1,172 residents.

The People and Families of Bessemer

In Bessemer, about 59% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Bessemer.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bessemer had a median family income of $35,250.

Bessemer Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Bessemer was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Bessemer, 94% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Bessemer it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Bessemer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Bessemer Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bessemer, PA

Comparing Bessemer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone42
Housing Recently Built26
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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