Bessemer City
City in Gaston County, North Carolina
Bessemer City is a city in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 5,428 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kings Mountain, 5.3 miles SW.
- 5,428residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 947 / sq mipopulation density
- 28016ZIP code
About Bessemer City
Bessemer City is a small suburban city in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bessemer City had a population of 5,428. The city is approximately 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Gastonia and 25 miles (40 km) west of Charlotte. It was settled in 1756 and founded in 1893.
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Living in Bessemer City
- Median household income
- $60,300
- Median home value
- $206,100
- Median rent
- $1,053/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Bessemer City had 5,428 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,428 |
|---|---|
| Density | 947 per sq mi (366 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bessemer City at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Gaston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,428 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.73 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2843° N, 81.2829° W |
| ZIP code | 28016 |
| Official website | bessemercity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3705220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bessemer City
- Kings Mountain5.3 mi SW
- Gastonia6.0 mi E
- Dallas6.1 mi NE
- Springdale7.8 mi E
- High Shoals8.6 mi NE
- Ranlo8.7 mi E
- Cherryville8.8 mi NW
- Spencer Mountain9.7 mi E
- Crouse9.7 mi N
- Waco9.9 mi NW
- Lowell10.1 mi E
- Dellview10.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bessemer City
What county is Bessemer City in?
Bessemer City is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Bessemer City, NC?
5,428 people lived in Bessemer City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bessemer City, NC?
The ZIP code of Bessemer City is 28016.
What is the elevation of Bessemer City?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bessemer City?
Kings Mountain (5.3 mi), Gastonia (6.0 mi), Dallas (6.1 mi), Springdale (7.8 mi), High Shoals (8.6 mi).
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