Bessemer, Alabama

Bessemer is a city in southwestern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States and a suburb of Birmingham near Hueytown. The population was 26,019 at the 2020 census.[3]

 
Location of Bessemer in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Location of Bessemer in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°22′16″N 86°58′22″W / 33.3712426°N 86.9727247°W / 33.3712426; -86.9727247Coordinates: 33°22′16″N 86°58′22″W / 33.3712426°N 86.9727247°W / 33.3712426; -86.9727247
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Founded1889
Area
 • Total40.56 sq mi (105.05 km2)
 • Land40.35 sq mi (104.51 km2)
 • Water0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population
 • Total26,019
 • Density644.80/sq mi (248.96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
35020-35023
FIPS code01-05980
GNIS feature ID2403864[2]
Websitewww.bessemeral.org

Notable residents

Bessemer, Alabama Media

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bessemer, Alabama
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  4. Reichler, Joseph L., ed. (1979) [1969]. The Baseball Encyclopedia (4th ed.). New York: Macmillan Publishing. ISBN 0-02-578970-8.