Bessemer City, North Carolina
Bessemer City: City in North Carolina, United States
About
Bessemer City is a city located in the county of Gaston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,340 and a population density of 420 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 5,577 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1893.
Quick Facts about Bessemer City
| Population : | 5,577 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Gaston County |
| Postal code : | 28016 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 704 |
| Area : | 12.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1893 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:37:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 438 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 4.25% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Bessemer City is located at 35°17'5"N 81°17'2"W (35.2848600, -81.2839700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Bessemer City
Demographics
The population of Bessemer City increased by 4.25% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,340 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,340 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,336 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,358 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,366 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,399 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,418 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,456 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,523 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,577 | 0.97% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Bessemer City
1 Bessemer City Park
220 S 14th St, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Bessemer City
1 Pizza Hut
911 Gastonia Hwy, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Bessemer City
1 Government Offices of Bessemer City
132 W Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016 ➦ Show Map
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2 Agriculture Center Volunteer
1428 Costner School Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Bessemer City (2)
People born in Bessemer City, including football player Phil Crosby, demographer Clyde V. Kiser, .
List
Schools in Bessemer City
College & universities near Bessemer City, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198570 | Gaston College | Dallas (NC) | 28034 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bessemer City, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Bessemer City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City Post Office | Bessemer City (NC) | 28016 |
Other cities in Gaston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gaston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 77,640 | The most populous city in Gaston County, North Carolina. |
| Mount Holly | 16,415 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Davidson | 13,203 | Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States |
| Belmont | 12,622 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Cherryville | 6,138 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| South Gastonia | 5,312 | Unincorporated community |
| Dallas | 4,851 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cramerton | 4,511 | Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. |
| Stanley | 3,793 | Town in North Carolina |
| Lowell | 3,744 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Ranlo | 3,708 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| High Shoals | 757 | Town |
| McAdenville | 677 | Human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bessemer City distances to largest North Carolina cities
