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Bessemer City, NC

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Population
5,834
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
901 ft
Median Home Value
$206,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityGastonia, North Carolina6.0 miles away · 87,067 residents.

About Bessemer City

Bessemer City is a suburban city in Gaston County, North Carolina, situated twenty-five miles west of Charlotte. Named for steel innovator Sir Henry Bessemer and home to major lithium mining operations alongside the Bessemer City Downtown Historic District, the community of approximately 5,580 is served by the Gaston County Schools district.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingAirport AccessA+98.4ratingOutskirts FitA+97.4rating

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