Bessemer
City in Gogebic County, Michigan
Bessemer is a city in Gogebic County, Michigan, with 1,805 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,427 ft (435 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ramsay, 2.5 miles E.
- 1,805residents (2020 Census)
- 1,427 ftelevation · 435 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.2 km²
- 328 / sq mipopulation density
- 49911ZIP code
About Bessemer
Bessemer is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,805. It is the county seat of Gogebic County.
The city is surrounded by Bessemer Township, but the two are administered autonomously. It is on U.S. Route 2 with Ironwood to the west and Wakefield to the east. The Big Powderhorn and Snowriver ski resorts are located within a few miles of Bessemer. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are also very popular in this area, due to lake-effect snow influenced by nearby Lake Superior; the area is often referred to as "Big Snow Country." Recreational opportunities in the summer months include Bluff Valley Park, the scenic Black River Falls, and access to the Iron Belle Trail.
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Living in Bessemer
- Median household income
- $53,523
- Median home value
- $69,900
- Median rent
- $546/mo
- Median age
- 48.2
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Bessemer had 1,805 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,805 |
|---|---|
| Density | 328 per sq mi (127 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bessemer at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Gogebic County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,805 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.50 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.4776° N, 90.0498° W |
| ZIP code | 49911 |
| Official website | cityofbessemer.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2607960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bessemer
- Ramsay2.5 mi E
- Ironwood5.1 mi W
- Wakefield5.5 mi E
- Hurley, WI7.9 mi W
- Montreal, WI9.6 mi W
- Pence, WI11.4 mi SW
- Iron Belt, WI13.8 mi W
- Saxon, WI17.2 mi W
- Marenisco17.6 mi SE
- Mercer, WI21.9 mi S
- Lake Gogebic22.4 mi E
- Bergland23.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bessemer
What county is Bessemer in?
Bessemer is in Gogebic County, Michigan.
What is the population of Bessemer, MI?
1,805 people lived in Bessemer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bessemer, MI?
The ZIP code of Bessemer is 49911.
What is the elevation of Bessemer?
1,427 feet (435 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bessemer?
Ramsay (2.5 mi), Ironwood (5.1 mi), Wakefield (5.5 mi), Hurley (7.9 mi), Montreal (9.6 mi).
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