Bessemer township, Michigan
Bessemer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bessemer township is a geographic entity located in Gogebic County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,124. The land area covers 113.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,124 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±9.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 542 | ±105 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 910 | ±153 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 542 | ±105 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 368 | ±96 |
| Median Home Value | $103,900 | ±$17,703 |
| Median Gross Rent | $869 | ±$213 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,016 | ±$7,459 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,356 | ±$4,563 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | ±9.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 249 | ±125 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ±5.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 533 | ±129 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.5% | ±8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,121 (2024)
ID: 166989
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 304, RAMSAY MI 49959-0304
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COUNTY OF GOGEBIC
GUS Population: 14,217 (2024)
ID: 128250
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
200 N MOORE ST, BESSEMER MI 49911-1099
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BESSEMER, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | IRONWOOD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hurley, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Hurley, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | IRONWOOD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | WAKEFIELD, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | BESSEMER, MI | |
| 5 Nearby | 6-13 | BESSEMER, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gogebic Community College
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College | 12.8 mi away | E4946 Jackson Rd, Ironwood, MI, 49938 |
9069324231
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WAKEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 401 HANCOCK STREET, WAKEFIELD, MI, 49968 |
(906) 229-5236
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BESSEMER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 411 SOUTH SOPHIE STREET, BESSEMER, MI, 49911 |
(906) 667-0404
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MARINESCO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 321 FAIR AVE., MARENISCO, MI, 49947 |
(906) 787-2501
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WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 2117 LAKE ST., WINCHESTER, WI, 54557 |
(715) 686-2926
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IRONWOOD CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 235 EAST AURORA STREET, IRONWOOD, MI, 49938 |
(906) 932-0203
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HURLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 405 5TH AVE. N., HURLEY, WI, 54534 |
(715) 561-5707
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PRESQUE ISLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 8306 SCHOOL LOOP RD., PRESQUE ISLE, WI, 54557 |
(715) 686-7613
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MERCER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 2648W MARGARET ST., MERCER, WI, 54547 |
(715) 476-2366
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FRANK B. KOLLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 5761 US HWY. 51, MANITOWISH WATERS, WI, 54545 |
(715) 543-2700
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at IRONWOOD, MI US, located 13.7 miles from Bessemer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1° | 3.9° | 12.0° | 1.96" | 43.1" |
| February | 24.5° | 4.5° | 14.5° | 1.47" | 30.9" |
| March | 35.7° | 14.4° | 25.1° | 2.03" | 23.9" |
| April | 48.4° | 27.7° | 38.0° | 3.14" | 11.7" |
| May | 62.8° | 41.0° | 51.9° | 3.75" | 1.9" |
| June | 72.3° | 51.2° | 61.8° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.3° | 55.9° | 66.1° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 74.6° | 53.9° | 64.2° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| September | 66.7° | 46.2° | 56.5° | 3.84" | 0.3" |
| October | 52.6° | 34.9° | 43.7° | 4.05" | 6.0" |
| November | 37.2° | 23.0° | 30.1° | 2.88" | 24.1" |
| December | 25.4° | 11.2° | 18.3° | 2.37" | 43.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Ramsay CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Bessemer city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Marenisco CDP | CDP | 10.1 mi | — |
| Ironwood city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Hurley city | City | 14.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2605307980. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.