Demographics & People — Bessemer, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,778 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
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| Median Age | 48.2 |
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| Total Households | 847 |
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| Family Households | 509 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,614 |
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| Black or African American | 7 |
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| Asian | 23 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Finnish | 492 |
| English | 283 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 258 |
| German | 209 |
| American | 176 |
| Italian | 142 |
| Swedish | 129 |
| Polish | 128 |
| Other groups | 95 |
| Irish | 76 |
Language
| English Only | 1,699 |
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| Spanish | 5 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,726 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 141 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,403 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bessemer, Michigan.
