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Bessemer City, North Carolina Mortgage and Housing Information
Population: 5,119
Data Source:US Census Bureau. All figures are from year 2000 unless otherwise noted.
Lifestyle in Bessemer City
Income
| U.S. | North Carolina | Bessemer City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Earnings | $23,755 | $22,276 | $21,396 |
| Median Earnings, Males | $29,458 | $26,812 | $26,353 |
| Median Earnings, Females | $18,957 | $18,619 | $17,580 |
Males earn $8,773 (49.9%) more than Females in Bessemer City.
Commuting in Bessemer City
Means of transportation to work, workers over 16 years old.
| Means of Transport | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Car, solo | 1,892 |
| Carpooled | 244 |
| Public Transit | 4 |
| Bicycle | 0 |
| Walking | 20 |
| Other Means | 48 |
| Total, Commuted | 2,208 |
| Worked from home | 36 |
| Total | 2,244 |
Time Spent Commuting in Bessemer City
Time spent commuting in Bessemer City
| Time spent in minutes | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 | 91 |
| 5-9 | 191 |
| 10-14 | 291 |
| 15-19 | 495 |
| 20-24 | 431 |
| 25-29 | 93 |
| 30-34 | 260 |
| 35-39 | 51 |
| 40-44 | 45 |
| 45-59 | 136 |
| 60-89 | 65 |
| Over 90 | 59 |
Education
| Level | Number of Males | Percent of Males | Number of Females | Percent of Females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some College | 297 | 19.0% | 409 | 26.2% |
| Associate Degree | 85 | 5.4% | 92 | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 94 | 6.0% | 84 | 5.4% |
| Master's Degree | 25 | 1.6% | 20 | 1.3% |
| Professional Degree | 20 | 1.3% | 9 | 0.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total (at least some college) | 526 | 33.7% | 614 | 34.6% |
| Total over 25 | 1,563 | 100% | 1,777 | 100% |
Housing in Bessemer City
Cost of Single-Family Houses
| Median price asked in year 2000 | $63,300 |
|---|
Value of Houses and Condos
| U.S. | North Carolina | Bessemer City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value in year 2000 | $111,800 | $95,800 | $72,400 |
Monthly Owner Costs
| U.S. | North Carolina | Bessemer City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,088 | $985 | $779 |
| Without a mortgage | $295 | $254 | $248 |
Tenancy in Bessemer City
| Owner-occupied homes | 1,329 |
|---|---|
| Renter-occupied homes | 680 |
| Homes for sale | 24 |
| Homes for rent | 58 |
| Total | 2,149 |
Ownership of Single-family Houses
Types of mortgages for owner-occupied Single-family Houses in Bessemer City (2000)
| Mortgage Type | Number of Single-family Houses | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Without a mortgage | 423 | 35.0% |
| First Mortgage Only | 520 | 43.0% |
| Second Mortgage and/or Home Equity Loan | 267 | 22.1% |
| Total | 1,210 | 100% |
Age of Bessemer City Residents
| Males | Females |
|---|---|
| 32 | 34 |
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