Bessemer, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
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Bessemer is a borough in western Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,073 at the 2020 census.[1] It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Geography
Bessemer is located at Script error: No such module "Coordinates". (40.973960, -80.487517).[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert"., or 2.89%, is water.
Demographics
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| 1920 | 1,417 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,001 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 1,635 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 1,461 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 1,491 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 1,427 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 1,293 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 1,196 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 1,172 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 1,111 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 1,073 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,064 | [1] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,172 people, 480 households, and 345 families residing in the borough. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 496 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the borough was 98.55% White, 0.51% African American, 0.43% Asian, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population. In 2000 census 9.5% of population related Croatian backgrounds, the highest percentage of the population of any municipality in the United States.
There were 480 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $30,781, and the median income for a family was $35,250. Males had a median income of $32,024 versus $20,069 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,677. About 9.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The Mohawk Area School District serves the borough.
Transportation
Major roads and highways
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Notable people
- Charley Burley, professional boxer
- Frank M. Clark, U.S. Representative
References
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External links
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