Bessemer, Michigan
Bessemer: Township in Gogebic County, Michigan
About
Bessemer is a township located in the county of Gogebic in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,176 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,075 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bessemer
| Population : | 1,075 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Gogebic County |
| Area : | 115.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,549 feet / 472 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Menominee |
| Local time : | 07:10:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 49911 |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bessemer is located at 46°28'53"N 90°3'11"W (46.4813400, -90.0529500).
Bessemer map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bessemer decreased by 9.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,176 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,156 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,142 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,134 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,123 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,114 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,103 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,105 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,099 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,084 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,075 | -0.84% | estimation process |
Other Places in Bessemer
1 Bessemer City Hall
411 S Sophie St, Bessemer, MI 49911 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19066634311 🔗 Url
People born in Bessemer (1)
American politician Richard A. Sofio was born in Bessemer
Schools in Bessemer
College & universities near Bessemer, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169992 | Gogebic Community College | Ironwood (MI) | 49938 |
Post offices near Bessemer
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Post Office | Bessemer (MI) | 49911 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Bessemer , Alabama City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States with a population of 26,043 people.
- Bessemer , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 1,045 people.
Other cities in Gogebic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gogebic County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 9,139 | City in Wayne County, in the U. |
| Ironwood | 4,814 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Yale | 1,861 | City in St. |
| Watersmeet | 1,353 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Marenisco | 525 | Township in Gogebic County, Michigan |
| Wellington | 298 | Human settlement in Gogebic County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Wakefield | 291 | City in Gogebic County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Bessemer distances to largest Michigan cities
