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Bessemer City city, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Bessemer City city • Census GEOID: 3705220 • Gaston County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Bessemer City city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $60,300 ±$13,103
Per Capita Income $28,527 ±$3,098
Poverty Rate 16.4% ±5.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 915 ±321
Unemployment Rate 5.9% ±3.3%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 2,641 ±286
Broadband Internet Rate 83.4% ±8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).